Easy Marinated Feta
This recipe makes 10 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per appetizer without oil : about | - |
| cal | 111 |
| pro | 6 g |
| total fat | 9 g |
| sat. fat | 6 g |
| carb | 2 g |
| fibre | 0 |
| chol | 37 mg |
| sodium | 447 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 18 |
| iron | 2 |
| vit A | 5 |
| vit C | 2 |
| folate | 6 |
- Portion size: 10 appetizers
This appetizer is a cinch to pull together and is best made a day or two ahead. Use a creamy sheep and/or goat's milk feta for best flavour and spreadability. Serve with pita wedges.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp 1tspwhole fennel seeds
- 1 tsp 1tspcoriander seeds
- 1/3 cup 1/3cupextra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp 1tbspchopped fresh rosemary, or thyme
- 1 tsp 1tspgrated lemon rind
- 1 tbsp 1tbsplemon juice
- 1/2 tsp 1/2tsphot pepper flakes
- 3 cups 3cupscubed (1/2 inch/1 cm) feta cheese
Preparation
In small dry skillet, toast fennel and coriander seeds over medium heat, swirling pan, until fragrant, about 3 minutes; transfer to large glass jar or bowl.
Add oil, rosemary, lemon rind, lemon juice and hot pepper flakes to seeds; seal and shake or stir to combine.
Add feta; seal or cover with plastic wrap. Gently turn jar over once or twice or stir to combine. Refrigerate for 12 hours, turning jar or stirring occasionally. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 5 days.)
Let come to room temperature to serve.
Additional information : Variation
Easy Marinated Feta and Olives: Replace half of the feta with Kalamata or other Greek black olives.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2007
