Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of broiled feta with garlicky tomatoes and capers, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s bursting with flavor. Creamy feta cheese melds with juicy tomatoes, zesty garlic, and briny capers for a delightful appetizer that pairs perfectly with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Feta Cheese:
1 block (8 ounces)
Cherry Tomatoes:
2 cups, halved
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Garlic Cloves:
2, minced
Capers:
2 tablespoons, drained
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Fresh Parsley or Basil:
2 tablespoons, chopped
Crusty Bread:
for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Preheat the broiler to high and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Prepare Feta: Place the block of feta in a small ovenproof dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Prepare Tomatoes: In a medium bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, capers, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Assemble: Spoon the tomato mixture around and on top of the feta.
- Broil: Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until the feta is soft and golden, and the tomatoes are blistered.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- Enhance with olives or balsamic glaze for added flavor.
- Best served immediately while the feta is warm and creamy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 block feta with tomatoes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
