Description
This Albanian Baked Feta recipe is a delightful and simple dish that combines creamy feta cheese with vibrant vegetables, herbs, and spices. Baked to perfection, this appetizer is perfect for sharing and enjoying with some crusty bread or pita.
Ingredients
Scale
Feta Mixture:
- 8 ounces feta cheese (block, not crumbled)
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Serving:
- Pita or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the feta mixture: Place the block of feta in the center of a small baking dish. Surround the feta with diced tomato, sliced bell pepper, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender and feta is soft and slightly golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a browned top.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm with pita or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use high-quality sheep’s milk feta for best results.
- This dish is traditionally simple but packed with flavor and is often served as an appetizer or meze in Albanian households.
- Add olives or a splash of lemon juice for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Albanian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
