Feta and Marinated Niçoise Olives with Grilled Pitas

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

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Indulge your taste buds with a Mediterranean flair by preparing this delightful Feta and Marinated Niçoise Olives with Grilled Pitas. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this side dish is both satisfying and packed with flavor. With vegetarian ingredients that celebrate the rich and vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean, this dish offers a balance of creamy feta cheese and the briny goodness of marinated Niçoise olives, making it a delightful accompaniment to any meal.

The preparation involves a simple marination process that allows the olives to soak up aromatic herbs and zesty lemon, enhancing their taste remarkably. Pair them with warm, grilled pitas brushed with olive oil for a deliciously satisfying crunch. Not only does it tantalize your palate, but it also provides a healthy mix of nutrients—featuring healthy fats from olives and feta, alongside a refreshing side of cucumber spears that brighten the dish.

Each serving is a medley of flavors that reflects the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, making it an ideal choice for serving at parties or as a special treat for yourself. And with a total prep time of just 45 minutes, you can enjoy this gourmet experience in the comfort of your home! Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this enchanting recipe that is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

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