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Baked Feta and Castelvetrano Olives

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March 17, 2021
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Baked Feta and Castelvetrano Olives
Photo by Melissa Ward
  • Prep time 5 minutes
  • Cook time 25 minutes
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

Castelvetrano olives are my absolute favorite olives. They’re the perfect combination of creamy and briney (yup, that’s a word) without being bitter. That’s my problem with a lot of other olives that you can buy at the store, they’re too bitter.

Castelvetrano olives alone are the perfect snack to pair with a cocktail which is why I always have them on hand but have you ever used them as the star of a dish? This recipe highlights the olives and trust me, everyone will be impressed.
—Melissa Ward

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 block of Feta cheese
  • 1 cup Castelvetrano Olives
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon thyme leaves
  • 1 pinch red chili flakes
  • Pita Chips
Directions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees
  2. In a small baking dish, add 1/8 cup of the olive oil. Swirl to cover the base of the dish.
  3. Place block of feta cheese in the baking dish.
  4. Top with olives, garlic lemon zest, thyme, and chili flakes.
  5. Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and serve immediately with your choice of dipping vessel.
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