One pan, 5 minutes and dinner is ready: baked feta with cherry tomatoes, with this recipe it almost feels like being in Greece
One pan, 5 minutes and dinner is ready: baked feta with cherry tomatoes, with this recipe it almost feels like being in Greece
When I get home after a long, hot day, I crave something delicious, quick to prepare, and that gives me the satisfaction that only “real” food can provide. And this pan of baked feta with cherry tomatoes has become one of my go-tos.
The first time I tasted it was during a vacation in Greece : a very simple dish, served piping hot with a basket of crusty bread, the scent of oregano in the air, and the sea just a few meters from the table. Since then, every time I prepare it, I feel like I’m back there, even if I’m simply in my kitchen.
It’s made in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients I almost always have at home. It pops in the oven and does everything by itself. The cheese (feta) becomes creamy, the cherry tomatoes caramelize, and the whole thing is perfect for scooping up with a piece of toasted bread. It’s light yet delicious, rustic yet fresh. Excellent as a vegetarian main course, but also as an appetizer or a summer dish to share. And I’ll tell you the truth: the simpler it is, the more I like it.
Baked feta with cherry tomatoes: few ingredients, lots of flavor (and dinner is ready in 20 minutes)
Preparation times
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20–25 minutes
Total time: about 30 minutes
Per serving
Calories: approximately 370 kcal
Protein: about 14-15 g
Carbohydrates: about 4-5 g
Fat: about 32 g
Per 100 g
Calories: approximately 200 kcal
Protein: about 8 g
Carbohydrates: about 2-3 g
Fat: about 18 g
Ingredients for 2 people
200g Greek feta
150 g of cherry tomatoes (cherry, date or mixed)
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch of dried oregano
A few fresh basil leaves (optional but recommended)
Black pepper to taste
Rustic bread or pita to accompany
Preparation
Prepare the ingredients
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
Gently pat the feta with paper towels to dry it a bit.
Assemble
Place the feta in the center of a small baking dish.
Distribute the cherry tomatoes around it.
Season with oil, oregano and a sprinkling of pepper.
Cook
Bake in a static oven at 200°C for approximately 20-25 minutes .
In the last 2-3 minutes you can turn on the grill to make it golden and irresistible.
Servants
Freshly baked, garnish with a few fresh basil leaves.
Serve it with toasted bread, a warm pita, or some bruschetta.
Why you should try it
It takes less than 30 minutes to make, but it looks like it came from a Greek restaurant.
It’s light, vegetarian, but super satisfying.
Excellent as a second course, appetizer, or light main course.
Perfect for summer, but also for any time you want to pamper yourself with little.
