Broiled Feta with Garlicky Tomatoes & Capers
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Broiled feta with burst cherry tomatoes and capers makes a surprisingly addictive and flavorful spread. Perfect for summer!
In this easy recipe, burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, capers, and a flash under the broiler transform an ordinary block of feta cheese into a creamy and flavorful spread. Pair the broiled feta with toasted pita bread or a crusty baguette and chilled white wine, and you’ve got a lovely warm weather appetizer or light supper for two.
What You’ll Need To Make Broiled Feta with Garlicky Tomatoes & Capers
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by sautéing the garlic in olive oil until softened.
Add the tomatoes.
Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to burst, and then add the capers.
Place the block of feta in a small baking dish and scatter the tomatoes around the cheese.
Broil until the feta is softened and browned on top, about 4 minutes.
Serve the broiled feta warm with bread. Enjoy!
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Broiled Feta with Garlicky Cherry Tomatoes & Capers
Broiled feta with burst cherry tomatoes and capers makes a surprisingly addictive and flavorful spread. Perfect for summer!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) block feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 10.5 ounces cherry tomatoes, preferably different colors, halved
- Scant ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Pinch sugar
- 1½ tablespoons capers, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler and set the oven rack in the top position. Place the feta in a small (1-quart) baking dish and set aside.
- Heat the oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are softened and starting to burst, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the capers.
- Scatter the tomatoes around the feta and broil until the feta is softened and browned on top, 3 to 4 minutes (but keep an eye on it as broilers vary greatly.) Serve warm with bread.
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Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 226
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Sugar: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Sodium: 732mg
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Wow, amazing and so quick and easy. Huge hit with the family, Thanks Jenn!