Baked Feta with Roasted Vegetables Recipe
A simple and flavorful baked feta recipe featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, red onions, and garlic seasoned with herbs and red pepper flakes. This dish is perfect served warm with crusty bread or pita chips for a delightful appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Herbs & Spices
- 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Dairy
- 8 ounce block feta cheese
Other
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Crusty bread or pita chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables and feta cheese.
- Arrange Vegetables: Place the cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and roughly chopped garlic cloves at the bottom of an oven-safe dish, spreading them evenly.
- Season Vegetables: Sprinkle dried rosemary, about half of the dried oregano, a pinch of red pepper flakes if using, and some fresh thyme sprigs over the vegetables. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil to coat.
- Add Feta: Place the block of feta on top of the arranged vegetables. Season the feta with the remaining dried oregano, another pinch of red pepper flakes if desired, and any leftover fresh thyme. Drizzle more olive oil over the feta to enhance flavor and aid roasting.
- Bake: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the feta softens and the vegetables are tender and roasted. For a browned top, optionally broil for 1 to 2 minutes after baking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the baked feta from the oven and garnish with fresh mint leaves if using. Serve warm with crusty bread or pita chips to scoop up the creamy feta and roasted vegetables.
Notes
- You can omit the red pepper flakes if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Substitute fresh oregano if available for a fresher taste.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture and flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a light salad or as part of a Mediterranean-style mezze platter.
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