Name: Baked feta with roasted garlic, chilli and olives
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 20 clove garlic, peeled; 1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1.4 kilogram (2¾ pounds) greek feta, drained (we like south cape fetta); 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves; 3/4 cup (135g) ligurian or other small black olives; 1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, sliced thinly; 1 tablespoon oregano leaves, extra; seeded flatbread or pita bread, toasted, to serve

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Ingredients

20 clove garlic, peeled

1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil

1.4 kilogram (2¾ pounds) greek feta, drained (we like south cape fetta)

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped

1 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves

3/4 cup (135g) ligurian or other small black olives

1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, sliced thinly

1 tablespoon oregano leaves, extra

seeded flatbread or pita bread, toasted, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.

2.Place garlic and half the oil in a small ovenproof dish (ensure garlic is completely covered by oil). Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.

3.Increase oven to 200°C/400°F. Pat feta dry with paper towel. Cut feta into 4cm (1½-inch) thick slices; place in an ovenproof serving dish, just large enough for feta to fit in a single layer. Pour garlic in oil and remaining oil over feta; top with herbs, olives and chilli.

4.Bake for 40 minutes or until feta is soft and lightly browned. Top with extra oregano; serve with flatbread or pita.

You may want to pour a little of the oil off to serve, however don’t discard it as it will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and can be used in salad dressings.
Note

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