Baked Feta and Tomato

Baked Feta and Tomato is a delightful Lebanese dish featuring creamy, oven-baked feta cheese paired with sweet, roasted tomatoes and fragrant herbs. This comforting dish is perfect for sharing and can be served with warm bread or rice.

Ingredients

• Feta cheese - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Red chili flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. In a baking dish, place the cherry tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil. Add the minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper, and mix well.
3. Nestle the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
4. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the feta and sprinkle with red chili flakes if using.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is soft and golden.
6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Feta cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium.

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