Mediterranean Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives

A simple and flavorful baked feta dish, perfect as a warm appetizer or light snack. The salty feta pairs beautifully with the sweet tomatoes and briny olives, infused with aromatic herbs.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

365 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.66/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

8ozFeta cheese(Block feta is preferred, not crumbled.)

£3.00

1pintCherry tomatoes(Halved)

£2.50

0.5cupKalamata olives(Pitted and halved)

£1.75

1tablespoonFresh oregano(Chopped)

£0.75

1teaspoonFresh thyme(Chopped)

£0.50

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

2tablespoonsOlive oil(Extra virgin)

£0.30

0.3teaspoonRed pepper flakes(Optional, for a touch of heat)

£0.10

To tasteBlack pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

As neededCrusty bread(For serving)

£1.50

Total Cost

£10.65

£2.66 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a baking dish, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, minced garlic, chopped oregano, and chopped thyme.
3.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using) and black pepper.
4.
Place the block of feta in the center of the baking dish, nestling it amongst the tomato mixture.
5.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the feta is softened and slightly golden, and the tomatoes have burst and released their juices.
6.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
7.
Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping into the melted feta and tomato sauce.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (140g)

365 kcal / 1527 kJ

Carbs

3% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

16g

32% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

780 mg

34% of RDA

Saturated Fat

14 g

70% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Add a splash of balsamic glaze after baking for extra sweetness and acidity.

For a richer flavor, you can add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before baking.

Feel free to experiment with other Mediterranean herbs, such as rosemary or basil.

If you don't have Kalamata olives, other types of olives can be used.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Dish

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