Enjoy this baked feta with tomatoes, garlic and chilli as part of a meze lunch. It’s perfect for scooping up with warm pitta breads alongside a Greek salad or use keto bread for a keno-friendly version
Prep:10 mins
Serves 4
3 large ripe tomatoes1 garlic clove, crushed200g block feta1 large mild green chilli, or 1 green pepper, sliced1 tsp roughly chopped oregano leaves4 tbsp olive oilwarmed pitta breads,or keto bread to serve
STEP 1Cut 1 tomato through the middle, then cut two slices from the centre and set aside. Scoop the seeds from the rest of the tomato, then grate the flesh, discarding the skin. Deseed and grate the rest of the tomatoes in the same way, then mix the grated flesh with the garlic. Season and spoon into a 16cm baking dish.STEP 2Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Nestle the feta block in the garlicky tomatoes, then top with the sliced tomatoes, the chilli, oregano, olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Cover the dish and bake for 15 mins, then uncover and bake for a further 15 mins. Serve warm with the pitta or keto breads on the side for dunking.
