Best Baked Olives With Feta Recipes

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BAKED FETA RECIPE



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Warm, creamy, and luscious baked feta recipe with bell peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. One of the simplest and most satisfying mezze you'll make! All you need is some crusty bread or homemade pita chips to serve.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ red onion (sliced)
½ green bell pepper (sliced into rounds)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (about 3 ounces, halved)
2 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3 to 4 fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 oz Block of quality feta cheese (do not crumble)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish ((optional) )
Crusty bread or pita chips to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and adjust a rack in the middle.
  • Arrange the onions, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes at the bottom of a ramekin or oven-safe dish. Sprinkle with 1 tsp oregano, pinch red pepper flakes, and add some of the fresh thyme. Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil.
  • Add the feta on top of the arranged veggies. Season the feta block with the remaining dried oregano, pinch of red pepper flakes and whatever remains of the fresh thyme. Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil on the feta and make sure to brush the sides with some of the oil.
  • Place the baking dish on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes (and if you like, you can stick it under the broiler very briefly to add color).
  • Serve with pita chips or toasted Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.2 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, Fat 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Sodium 339.3 mg, Fiber 0.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED FETA WITH OLIVES



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This tasty appetizer recipe of baked feta and olives with burst tomatoes is so easy to pull together.

Provided by This Healthy Table

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6-ounce block of feta cheese
1 1/2 cups olives (mix of green and black)
1 cup cherry tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, skins left on
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the feta in a baking dish and surround it with cherry tomatoes and olives. Nestle the garlic cloves into the sides of the pan. Top everything with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tomatoes have started to burst.
  • Remove from the oven and remove garlic from the pan. Squeeze the garlic out of the skins and roughly chop it before adding back into the pan.
  • Stir everything together gently and top with fresh herbs. Serve immediately with crackers or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 38 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1029 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED FETA WITH OLIVES



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Mediterranean Baked Feta with Olives is a delicious yet simple Greek-inspired appetizer with savory feta paired with olives and a sprinkle of herbs!

Provided by Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 8 oz block feta cheese
1/2 cup assorted pitted olives (roughly chopped)
2 tsps olive oil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic Base
Fresh black pepper
Crackers (pita, crusty bread (for serving))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Toss olives, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes, Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic Base, and black pepper until combined.
  • Place the feta in the center of a small overproof baking dish and top with the olive mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until feta is soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve warm with crackers, pita, or crusty bread.

FETA CHEESE AND MARINATED GREEK OLIVES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice one lemon
1/2 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 pound Calamata olives, drained
1/2 pound cracked green olives, drained
1/4 pound Thassos olives, drained
2 tablespoons dried Greek oregano
Pinch Aleppo pepper (crushed red pepper can be substituted)
Zest and juice one lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup olive oil
Fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Drizzle feta with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Serve at room temperature.;
  • Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty resealable bag (preferably freezer bag). Remove all air from bag prior to sealing. Refrigerate and let olives marinate overnight, turning once. Remove contents of bag to serving bowl.;

BAKED OLIVES WITH FETA



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Roast olives and cheese with garlic, fennel and chilli for an easy and delicious canapé - a tasty dinner party nibble

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Buffet, Canapes

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 6

100g pitted olives
50g cubed feta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove , chopped
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp chilli flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the olives and feta in a small roasting tin with the olive oil, garlic, fennel seeds and chilli flakes. Bake for 12 mins and serve warm with cocktail sticks and bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 3.8 milligram of sodium

BAKED POTATOES WITH OLIVES AND FETA



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Briny olives and salty feta add Mediterranean flavor to this simple side dish of baked potatoes. Pair it with lamb, chicken kebabs, or fish fillets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small russet potatoes (2 pounds total)
1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup feta, crumbled
4 teaspoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. With a fork, prick potatoes in several places. Place potatoes on a plate and microwave until tender when pierced with a knife, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until skin is crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Halve potatoes. Dividing evenly, top halves with yogurt, feta, and chopped olives. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g

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