Description
A delightful Christmas dish featuring creamy feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Feta cheese: 200 grams (about 7 oz)
- Cherry tomatoes: 250 grams (about 2 cups)
- Fresh basil: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Red pepper flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Pat the feta cheese dry with a paper towel and place it in the center of a baking dish.
- Surround the feta with cherry tomatoes and any additional vegetables you prefer.
- Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and roast for 25-30 minutes until the feta is golden brown and the tomatoes are blistered.
- After baking, drizzle balsamic vinegar over the dish and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Pat feta dry to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Consider marinating feta for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat the oven for even cooking.
- Monitor cooking time to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, Feta, Appetizer, Holiday Recipes, Mediterranean