Whipped Feta with Blistered Tomatoes
The salty tang of feta paired with slightly sweet tomatoes makes this combination a winner for your taste buds!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 297kcal
Ingredients
FETA
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- ⅓ cup (heaping) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground really is better!
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt if needed
TOMATOES
- 5 cloves garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, about 2 cups
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
BREAD
- 6 ounces baguette sliced
Instructions
TOMATOES
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and garlic. Cook garlic until fragrant about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes to the pan and cook, turning every 1 minute lightly charred on all sides yet still holding their shape. Cook time should be about 3 to 4 minutes but it depends on how hot your stove is.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the thyme. Let it rest while you make the feta.
FETA
- While the tomatoes are cooking, prepare the feta.
- In a food processor, add the feta, sour cream, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Pulse to combine the ingredients, about 8 to 10 times, or depending on how creamy or chunky you want it. Add more sour cream if necessary.
BREAD - SKILLET METHOD
- Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Slice bread into 1/2-inch slices. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.
- Carefully place bread slices in hot oil using tongs Immediately flip the bread to coat both sides.
- Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Add more oil when needed.
- Watch the bread closely. They'll burn easily. Remove the toasts from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
PUT IT TOGETHER
- Spoon the feta onto a serving plate.
- Spoon the blistered tomatoes over the top of the feta.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes with thyme and red pepper flakes to garnish, if desired.
- Serve with the toasted bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 663IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1mg
