Feta and Marinated Niçoise Olives with Grilled Pitas

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Feta and Marinated Niçoise Olives with Grilled Pitas
45 min.
8
230kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in a delightful Mediterranean experience with our Feta and Marinated Niçoise Olives with Grilled Pitas. This vibrant dish is not only vegetarian but also a perfect side for any gathering, making it an ideal addition to your next dinner party or picnic. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this flavorful treat that serves up to eight people.

The star of this recipe is the marinated Niçoise olives, which are infused with aromatic herbs and zesty lemon, creating a tantalizing burst of flavor in every bite. Paired with creamy feta cheese, this combination is sure to impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire. The grilled pitas, lightly brushed with olive oil and seasoned to perfection, provide the perfect vessel for scooping up the olives and feta, making each bite a delightful experience.

Not only is this dish a feast for the taste buds, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that allows you to enjoy it guilt-free. With a rich source of healthy fats and a touch of protein, it’s a satisfying option that complements a variety of meals. Serve it alongside refreshing cucumber spears for a crunchy contrast, and watch as your guests rave about this exquisite Mediterranean delight!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves (preferably Turkish)
  • servings cucumber english
  • pound feta cheese 
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  •  optional: lemon 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • ounces olives 
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads 
  • inch rosemary leaves fresh
  •  thyme sprigs fresh

Equipment

  • grill
  • grill pan
  • peeler

Directions

  1. With a vegetable peeler remove 4 wide strips zest from lemon. Thinly slice garlic. Break rosemary and thyme into 1-inch pieces and halve bay leaves. In a small airtight container stir together all marinated-olive ingredients. Marinate olives, covered and chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 1 month.
  2. Prepare grill.
  3. Put feta on a platter and pour olives and marinade over it. Lightly brush pitas with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill pitas on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals about 1 minute on each side. (Alternatively, grill pitas in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
  4. Serve pitas warm with feta and olives.
  5. Serve cucumber spears on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories230kcal
Protein15.06%
Fat72.56%
Carbs12.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.06
Glycemic Load
1.39
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.316521654958%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.88mg
Hesperetin
3.77mg
Naringenin
0.55mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:230.03kcal
11.5%
Fat:19.17g
29.5%
Saturated Fat:8.54g
53.37%
Carbohydrates:7.36g
2.45%
Net Carbohydrates:5.66g
2.06%
Sugar:1.32g
1.47%
Cholesterol:50.46mg
16.82%
Sodium:985.4mg
42.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.96g
17.91%
Calcium:311.52mg
31.15%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
29.74%
Phosphorus:209.76mg
20.98%
Vitamin B12:0.96µg
15.97%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.57%
Selenium:8.96µg
12.8%
Zinc:1.79mg
11.93%
Vitamin C:9.56mg
11.58%
Vitamin K:12.06µg
11.49%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.69%
Vitamin A:449.9IU
9%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.7%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.37%
Fiber:1.7g
6.78%
Folate:26.4µg
6.6%
Magnesium:23.58mg
5.89%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.23%
Iron:0.93mg
5.15%
Potassium:157.1mg
4.49%
Copper:0.08mg
4.04%
Vitamin B3:0.72mg
3.62%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Epicurious