Greek Baked Feta with Tomatoes
This Greek Baked Feta with Tomatoes is a spicy mouthwatering Mediterranean dish that captures the essence of Greek cuisine. This easy recipe is a delightful combination of spicy peppers, rich tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese. It is often enjoyed as a main course accompanied by crusty bread, or it can be served as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200g) Feta cheese , 1 block
- 1 pound (450g) ripe tomatoes
- 1 small red onion , about 2.5 oz - 75g
- 1 red pointed pepper , about 3 oz- 90g
- 1 long green chili pepper
- 1 tsp tsp dried oregano
- chili flakes
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the ripe tomatoes into thick slices and set aside.
- Cut the red pepper and green chili pepper into slices and set aside.
- Cut the red onion into thin slices and set aside.
- Cut the feta cheese in half. Cut each into half lengthwise.
- Start to layer the tomatoes, peppers, onions and green chili.
- Season with oregano, chili flakes, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Don’t use too much salt, as Feta in brine is already very salted.
- Add a good drizzle of olive oil.
- Arrange the feta cheese slices on top.
- Top the feta with the remaining tomatoes, peppers, onions and green chili.
- Season again with oregano, chili flakes, some salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add a good drizzle of olive oil again.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until Feta is soft and vegetables are tender.
- Add some fresh thyme for flavor and color and serve with crusty bread or as a side dish. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 10.5gProtein: 8.6gFat: 21.5gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 7.2gCalcium: 270mgIron: 1mg