Mediterranean Baked Feta with Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa

A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean dinner featuring baked feta, roasted vegetables, and fluffy quinoa. A perfect balance of salty, savory, and fresh flavors.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

520 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.67/serving

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Mood:

Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

8ozFeta Cheese(Block feta, not crumbled)

£3.00

1pintCherry Tomatoes(Halved)

£2.50

1Red Onion(Thinly sliced)

£0.60

1Bell Pepper(Any color, chopped)

£0.80

1Zucchini(Chopped)

£0.70

4tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.40

1teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.15

1teaspoonDried Basil

£0.15

3clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

1cupQuinoa(Uncooked)

£1.20

2cupsVegetable Broth

£0.60

1tablespoonFresh Lemon Juice(For drizzling)

£0.10

0.3cupFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.40

Total Cost

£10.70

£2.67 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, zucchini, garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
3.
Transfer the vegetables to a baking dish.
4.
Place the feta block in the center of the vegetables.
5.
Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the feta.
6.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the feta is softened and slightly golden.
7.
While the vegetables are baking, cook the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
8.
In a medium pot, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
9.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
10.
Once the feta and vegetables are done, remove from the oven. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
11.
Serve the baked feta and roasted vegetables over a bed of quinoa. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

520 kcal / 2175 kJ

Carbs

38g

15% of RDA

Fat

32g

46% of RDA

Protein

22g

44% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

950 mg

41% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Add other vegetables you enjoy, such as eggplant, artichoke hearts, or olives.

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetables before baking.

You can use pre-cooked quinoa to save time.

Serve with pita bread or crusty bread for dipping in the feta and vegetable juices.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Dish

Large Pot

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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4 servings

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"This starter offers a light and refreshing beginning to the meal. The whipped feta provides a creamy, tangy element that echoes the baked feta in the main course but in a lighter form. Serving it with crisp pita chips and fresh vegetables continues the healthy and fresh theme while offering textural contrast."

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