Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes

Baked feta and cherry tomatoes is one of those dishes that feels effortless and generous at the same time. As it bakes, the tomatoes burst and the feta softens, creating a warm, savory base perfect for scooping with bread or tossing with pasta. Simple ingredients, big payoff.

This is Let’s Veg cooking that lets the oven do the work.

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Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes

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Baked feta with cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs. An easy Let’s Veg oven recipe perfect as an appetizer, dip, or pasta topping.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 258

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 block 7-8 oz feta cheese
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic lightly smashed
• ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme
• Black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley chopped (optional)

Equipment

Baking Dish

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. Place feta in the center of a small baking dish.
3. Scatter cherry tomatoes and garlic around the feta.
4. Drizzle everything with olive oil.
5. Sprinkle oregano and black pepper over the top.
6. Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, until tomatoes burst and feta is soft.
7. Remove from oven and gently stir if serving as a dip.
8. Garnish with fresh herbs if using. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 653mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 615IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread, pita, or crackers

Toss with hot pasta for an instant sauce

Add chili flakes for heat

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