Baked Feta with Olives

Baked Feta with Olives is a delightful and savory dairy-free Greek dish that features creamy, oven-baked feta-style cheese paired with briny olives and aromatic herbs. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this dish is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and is simple to prepare.

Ingredients

• Dairy-free feta cheese - 200 grams
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. In a baking dish, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, pitted Kalamata olives, and minced garlic.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano and black pepper. Toss to combine.
4. Place the dairy-free feta cheese on top of the tomato and olive mixture.
5. Drizzle the feta with a little more olive oil and lemon juice.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is warm and slightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from olives and tomatoes which can help reduce inflammation.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil, supporting heart health.

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