Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Feta Cheese and Crunchy Croutons
User Reviews
5
16 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Feta Cheese and Crunchy Croutons
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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Feta Cheese and Crunchy Croutons is a warm dish featuring juicy cherry tomatoes and tangy feta mixed with herb-seasoned bread cubes. Baking it creates crispy, flavorful croutons and soft roasted tomatoes, balanced by fresh mint and oregano. This dish offers a pleasing combination of textures and a savory, bright flavor suited for a side or light meal addition.
Description
This recipe combines whole cherry tomatoes with day-old cubed whole grain bread, tossed in olive oil, oregano, fresh chopped mint, salt, and pepper, then sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese. Roasting at 375°F crisps the bread cubes into crunchy croutons while the tomatoes soften and release their juices, mingling with the cheese and herbs. The contrast between crunchy bread and tender tomatoes gives a layered texture and flavor profile. The fresh herbs add brightness and a subtle aromatic note. Letting the dish rest after baking enhances the flavors as they meld together.
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces whole grain bread preferably a day or 2 old, cut in ½ inch cubes
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano dry
- 1 tbsp mint finely chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 ½ pounds cherry tomatoes rinsed, whole
- 1 ½ ounces feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Brush a pan large enough to fit everything in 1 layer with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the olive oil, oregano, mint, salt and pepper until all cubes have been coated.
- Add the tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle the feta over the mixture and toss some more.
- Empty mixture in the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bread is crunchy. Tap bread with knife to check. Empty in serving dish, scraping off any dried parts with a wooden spatula.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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5
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