Marinated Feta Recipe
Try this fresh and delicious Marinated Feta cheese to serve at your next family gathering. It is great because it is so easily portable.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 476kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 oz Feta cheese
- 3/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 garlic cloves
- Peel of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Pat the feta dry and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- In a clean jar or small container, layer the feta with garlic slices, lemon zest, herbs, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour olive oil over everything until the feta is fully submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally 24 hours, for the flavors to fully infuse.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1mg