Baked feta and broccoli is an easy and quick dish, very versatile because it is excellent both as a main course and as a condiment for pasta, rice, and other grains. It is a winter variation of baked feta with cherry tomatoes, prepared in this recipe with raw broccoli florets. In fact, you simply divide the broccoli into florets and bake it with the feta without pre-boiling it. It will cook perfectly with minimal effort!
The preparation is very simple:
1. Divide the broccoli into florets and place them in a baking dish with halved cherry tomatoes. Season with oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
2. Place the feta in the center and season it with oil and sesame seeds.
3. Bake at 392°F for 30-35 minutes. It can be served as a main course or become an excellent condiment for pasta, rice, and other grains simply by mashing the feta with a little pasta cooking water and combining it with the rest of the vegetables.
An excellent recipe to prepare for both lunch and dinner, which we can enjoy as a main course paired with toasted bread slices, but at the same time, it transforms into a complete dish by adding pasta, rice, or other grains. For example, we love to prepare it with farro. This way, it becomes a healthy, complete, and tasty single dish. Try it, and we’re sure it will become one of your favorite dishes of the winter season!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Wellness
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients to prepare Baked Feta and Broccoli
- 1.1 lbs broccoli
- 7 oz feta
- 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes
- dried oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
- sesame seeds
- salt
- pepper
Tools to prepare Baked Feta and Broccoli
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Baking Dish
- Oven
How to prepare Baked Feta and Broccoli
Wash the broccoli, cleaning it and separating into florets. Rinse them well under running water.
Place the broccoli florets in a baking dish and add the halved cherry tomatoes.
Season with oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil and mix well.
In the center of the vegetables, place the feta. Drizzle it with more olive oil and cover with sesame seeds.
Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F for about 30-35 minutes.
Serve the baked feta with broccoli accompanied by toasted bread slices for a main course or mash it, mix well with the broccoli, and use it as a condiment for pasta, rice, farro, barley, or other grains.
Storage and Tips
You can store it in the fridge tightly closed in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Alternatively to oven cooking, you can also cook these broccoli with feta in an air fryer at 392°F for 20 minutes.
FAQ
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes, you can use frozen broccoli, but it’s best to thaw and pat them dry with paper towels before baking to prevent them from releasing too much water.
Can I add other ingredients?
Absolutely! You can add other vegetables like onions, peppers, zucchini, cauliflower, green or black olives, grated lemon zest, garlic, and you can add spices and herbs you prefer like chili, paprika, turmeric, basil, mint.
Can this dish be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and reheat it in the oven for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Can I substitute the feta with another cheese?
Yes, you can use primo sale or quartirolo, but the feta gives a particular taste to the dish, so we recommend preparing this recipe with feta.
