Description
Moroccan Baked Feta with Olive Tapenade is a flavorful and aromatic dish where feta cheese is baked with Moroccan spices and topped with a tangy olive tapenade. It’s perfect as an appetizer or a light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (200g) feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the block of feta cheese in a small baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Optionally, drizzle with honey for a touch of sweetness.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the feta is soft and slightly golden on top.
- While the feta is baking, prepare the olive tapenade. In a small bowl, combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and mint. Stir well to combine.
- Once the feta is done, remove it from the oven and top with the olive tapenade.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread, pita, or crackers.
Notes
- If you prefer a less tangy tapenade, you can omit the capers or reduce the amount.
- This dish can also be served with a side of roasted vegetables for a fuller meal.
- For extra flavor, you can add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the baked feta before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Moroccan feta, baked feta, olive tapenade, Mediterranean appetizer, cheese dip