Baked Feta with Tomato, Olives, Garlic

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor while being lower in fat.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives can be a lower-calorie option, while canned olives are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Add the can of diced tomatoes to a cast iron braiser.

Make a well in the diced tomatoes for each slab of feta cheese.

Add cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, minced garlic, chickpeas, and California green olives to the braiser.

Add a few lemon slices for garnish.

Cover the braiser with a lid or aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, remove the cover and boil on high for about 7 minutes until the feta is browned and charred around the edges.

Top with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve with crusty bread or flatbread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens