BAKED FETA CHEESE WITH ONIONS, RED PEPPER & TOMATOES

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Baked Feta Cheese With Onions, Red Pepper & Tomatoes image

We went to the Greek Island of Kos and had this as a starter in a restaurant - we loved it! When we got home I had a go and made it myself. It can be served as a side dish too.

Provided by Jan-Luvs2Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 red sweet bell pepper
10 ml olive oil
20 g unsalted butter
400 g feta cheese
2 large onions
3 tomatoes
3 garlic cloves
50 g fresh parmesan cheese
paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7
  • You will need two individual serving dishes that can go into the oven.
  • De-seed and cut the bell pepper length ways into 3 cm strips.
  • Brush the pepper slices in a little oil and place on a preheated non stick baking tray and roast for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Char the skin of the pepper slightly with a cooks blow torch if you think the skin isn't looking nice and roasted. Put the peppers to one side.
  • Now, in a saucepan, melt the butter and the olive oil.
  • Slice the onion thinly and finely chop the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan. Over a low heat, cook until soft but not coloured.
  • Cut the feta cheese into 2cm cubes.
  • Using individual serving dishes, layer the onions, with the thinly sliced tomatoes and the roasted red pepper slices.
  • Top with the cubed feta cheese. Finish by sprinkling with the grated parmesan cheese. Sprinkle a pinch of paprika on top of each dish.
  • Cover with aluminium foil (trying not to touch the cheese) and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the feta starts to get a nice colour.
  • Take care not to cook too much as it looks better if the feta stays in cubes.
  • Serve with nice fresh crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864, Fat 62.8, SaturatedFat 40.1, Cholesterol 221.5, Sodium 2631.2, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 22.2, Protein 42

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