Baked Feta and Tomatoes
European European - Greece - Mains

Baked Feta and Tomatoes

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  7 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 400 g reduced fat feta cheese (cut into 3cm cubes)
  • • 200 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • • 2 cloves garlic (peeled and finely chopped)
  • • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • • 1 tsp fresh thyme (stalks removed and finely chopped)
  • • 1 tsp fresh oregano (stalks removed and finely chopped)
  • • 2 tsp capers (drained)
  • • low calorie cooking spray
  • • black pepper to taste

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Preheat the oven to 180ºC.

2
Phase 2

Place the tinned tomatoes, garlic, tomato puree, half of the thyme and half of the oregano in a mixing bowl. Season with black pepper and stir well.

3
Phase 3

Tip this mixture into an 18 x 27 cm ovenproof dish or divide between 4 individual ovenproof dishes if you prefer. Spread the mixture out evenly.

4
Phase 4

Scatter the feta, cherry tomatoes and capers over the tomato mixture.

5
Phase 5

Sprinkle with the remaining thyme and oregano. Season with black pepper and spray with a little low calorie spray.

6
Phase 6

Place in the oven for 25 minutes or until the feta is starting to turn golden brown on the edges and is softened in the middle.

7
Phase 7

Serve at once with wholemeal bread.