Baked feta with tomatoes and olives is enriched with olive oil and herbs. This dish is insanely easy but will leave you looking like you slaved for hours. Baked feta is incredibly delicious with tangy cheese, Greek flavored tomatoes and salty olives. Serve at holiday meals or any party gathering.
Feta Cheese
Feta is a white Greek cheese. It’s flavor can vary from mild to sharp. This is dependant on how long it is brined and what kind of milk it is made from.
Feta is made from sheep, cow or goat milk, or any combination of these. The flavor will be sharper the longer the brining process. Using all sheep’s milk will also provide a sharper flavored feta.
What you will need:
- 8-ounce block of feta cheese
- Cherry tomatoes, we use assorted colors
- Kalamata olives
- Green olives
- Fresh thyme
- Oregano
- Olive oil, preferably cold pressed and organic
- Garlic cloves, fresh
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Nutrition for Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Olives
This feta dish is low carb, keto friendly and gluten free. Each serving is roughly 2 ounces and approximately contains 105 calories, 9.7 grams of fat, 1.9 grams of net carbs and 2.9 grams of protein. These numbers do not reflect additional garnishes nor any sides that may accompany the dish.
How to make Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Olives
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a medium sized casserole or oven safe dish.
Cut the tomatoes in half and place in a large bowl. Measure the olives and add to the tomatoes. Cut the garlic cloves into thin slices and add to the tomato mixture.
In a small bowl combine the seasonings and herbs with the olive oil. Mix the ingredients together then toss with the tomatoes, olives and garlic.
Pour the mixture over the top of the feta cheese and place in a preheated 425° oven for 20 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve with your favorite gluten free and low carb crackers or grilled baguette.
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Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Olives
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Baked feta with tomatoes and olives is enriched with olive oil and herbs
Ingredients
8 ounce block of Feta cheese
1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, assorted colors
1/2 cup green olives
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp thyme, fresh
pinch of salt, kosher
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
6 garlic cloves, sliced thin
3 TBL olive oil, preferably cold pressed and organic
fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a medium sized casserole or oven safe dish.
Cut the tomatoes in half and place in a large bowl.
Measure the olives and add to the tomatoes.
Cut the garlic cloves into thin slices and add to the tomato mixture.
In a small bowl combine the seasonings and herbs with the olive oil. Mix the ingredients together then toss with the tomatoes, olives and garlic.
Pour the mixture over the top of the feta cheese and place in a preheated 425° oven for 20 minutes.
Garnish with fresh chiffonade basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 105
- Fat: 9.7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 1.9 net
- Protein: 2.9 grams
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