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Baked Feta
Amy

Baked Feta

Baked Feta is a simple yet stunning dish that delivers bold flavors in just 20 minutes. With just 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes in the oven, this dish is as easy as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale stems removed and torn into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups tomato sauce or Marinara Sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus wedges for serving
  • 1 12-ounce block feta cut into 1/2-inch planks
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • warm pita or baguette for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat a 10 or 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
  3. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle gently for a minute or two.
  4. Add the kale in batches, letting each handful shrink and wilt before adding the next.
  5. When the last of the kale has wilted, add the tomato sauce, chickpeas, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water.
  6. Stir and let it come to a simmer.
  7. Nestle the feta slices into the sauce and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Slide the skillet into the oven and bake until the feta has softened, about 15 minutes.
  9. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes and serve with warm pita and lemon wedges.
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