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Favorite Baked Feta Dip With Tomatoes, Peppers And Olives

A wonderfully simple Greek appetizer of baked feta cheese with tomatoes, peppers, olives, oregano and paprika. This hot dip tastes a bit like a warm Greek salad and is wonderful smooshed onto bread with or without a glass of ouzo or wine!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 (as an appetizer, or 2 as a lunch)
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 3.5 ounces feta cheese (Try to buy an entire thick slice - I prefer Greek)
  • 9 ounces cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • ½ red pepper sliced into smallish strips
  • ½ green pepper sliced into smallish strips (or just use 1 green or red pepper)
  • ¼ medium onion (¼ to ½) sliced thinly
  • 15 kalamata olives stoned and chopped in half (or leave whole but buy stoned olives)
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus a little extra
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 190C/375F. Put the tomato halves, pepper pieces, onion and olives into a small to medium baking dish (around 8 inch x 8 inch or similar).
  2. Sprinkle over the oregano and pour over the olive oil. Mix well.
  3. Clear a gap in the middle of the vegetables. Nestle the block of feta in it.
  4. Sprinkle the whole dish with the paprika and some black pepper (to taste). Drizzle the top of the cheese with a little more olive oil.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes until the vegetables are starting to bubble and brown and the feta is soft.
  6. Serve immediately with fresh toasted bread (everyone serves themselves onto individual plates).

Notes

  • Ingredient amounts: The amounts in this recipe are just a rough guide. After you've made it a couple of times, you'll probably be able to make it without the recipe! You can also double the ingredients to serve to a bigger crowd. Just use a larger baking dish and bake 2 blocks of feta and double everything else.
  • How to serve: This dish is best served immediately while the feta is warm and squidgy, although it's still delicious once cooled down a bit. Serve as a light bite for 2, an appetizer for 4, or a side dish for a family dinner. Or double the ingredients and serve at a BBQ or party as a side dish/buffet offering. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 519mg (22%) Potassium 233mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1243IU (25%) Vitamin C 46mg (51%) Calcium 147mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(as an appetizer, or 2 as a lunch)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 519mg 22%
Potassium 233mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1243IU 25%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 147mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.