Baked Feta with Romesco and Olive Tapenade

Health score
7%
Baked Feta with Romesco and Olive Tapenade
72 min.
12
80kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our Baked Feta with Romesco and Olive Tapenade. This exquisite side dish brings together a perfect harmony of flavors and textures that are guaranteed to impress your guests or enhance your everyday meals. Imagine the creamy richness of crumbled feta cheese melding beautifully with the smoky essence of broiled red bell pepper, enhanced by the aromatic garlic and fresh herbs. The vibrant romesco sauce, which is as beautiful as it is delicious, serves as the perfect foundation for layers of flavor.

But the real magic lies in the olive tapenade. The combination of kalamata and picholine olives offers a briny punch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy feta. Toss in toasted hazelnuts for an extra crunch, and you have a dish that is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you're serving it at a dinner party, a casual gathering, or as an accompaniment to a light lunch, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Easy to prepare and ready in just over an hour, this baked feta delight is not only a treat but also a healthy addition to your meal plan, coming in at a mere 80 calories per serving. Discover the joy of Mediterranean flavors and elevate your dining experience with this stunning baked dish that promises to be the highlight of your table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • ounces feta cheese divided crumbled
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh
  •  garlic minced
  • tablespoons hazelnuts toasted chopped
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 0.5 cup beef broth fat-free
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • cups plum tomatoes peeled chopped
  •  bell pepper red
  • tablespoons sherry vinegar 
  • ounce sandwich bread white chopped
  • 0.5 cup frangelico fruity pitted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. To prepare romesco sauce, cut red bell pepper in half lengthwise, and discard seeds and membranes.
  3. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil for 8 minutes or until blackened.
  4. Place in a paper bag; fold to close tightly.
  5. Let stand for 10 minutes. Peel and chop.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 42
  7. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  8. Add tomato and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until garlic lightly browns, stirring frequently.
  9. Add red bell pepper and broth; cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in nuts and bread; cook 1 minute.
  10. Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender; add 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Process until smooth; transfer to a bowl.
  11. To prepare the tapenade, place olives, 1/4 cup parsley, and the next 3 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon black pepper) in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
  12. Transfer to a bowl.
  13. Coat a 1 1/2-quart broiler-safe glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon half of romesco sauce into prepared dish, and top with 3/4 cup cheese. Dollop tapenade over cheese. Spoon the remaining romesco sauce over tapenade, and top with remaining 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese.
  14. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  15. Remove dish from oven.
  16. Preheat broiler.
  17. Broil 3 minutes or until top browns.
  18. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories80kcal
Protein14.22%
Fat62.56%
Carbs23.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.73
Glycemic Load
1.64
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
7.404782494773%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Catechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.27mg
Apigenin
4.13mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.36mg
Quercetin
0.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:80.16kcal
4.01%
Fat:5.8g
8.92%
Saturated Fat:1.96g
12.26%
Carbohydrates:4.84g
1.61%
Net Carbohydrates:3.65g
1.33%
Sugar:1.71g
1.9%
Cholesterol:10.51mg
3.5%
Sodium:255.91mg
11.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.97g
5.93%
Vitamin K:36.43µg
34.69%
Vitamin C:21.15mg
25.64%
Vitamin A:873.29IU
17.47%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.6%
Calcium:78.12mg
7.81%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.47%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.06%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.96%
Phosphorus:62.93mg
6.29%
Folate:21.9µg
5.47%
Potassium:175.88mg
5.03%
Fiber:1.19g
4.77%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.42%
Copper:0.08mg
3.75%
Selenium:2.6µg
3.72%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.55%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.33%
Magnesium:13.26mg
3.31%
Iron:0.58mg
3.21%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.19%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.26%
Source:My Recipes