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Baked Feta and Olives

If you are looking for something simple yet delicious to serve unexpected visitors then this baked feta and olives is for you!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 165kcal
Author Erika Burt & Danielle Coonerty

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mixed olives
  • 200 g feta cheese block (creamy style)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 4 strips orange zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
  • In an oven-proof baking dish, add all the ingredients except the feta and stir to combine.
  • Push the olives to the sides of the dish to make room for the feta block in the middle.
  • Place the feta block in the baking dish and turn a few times to coat in the oil and herbs etc.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • If you would like to top of the cheese more browned you can turn on the grill/broiler for the last few minutes of the cooking time. Be careful not to let the olives burn.
  • Remove from the oven and serve with your favourite bread, toast or crackers.

Notes

See ‘Make it low carb’ tips section for low carb alternatives

NOTE: THIS IS BASED ON THE INGREDIENTS WE USED, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE INGREDIENTS USED. 

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Net Carbs: 2g