Feta Red Onions Recipes

FETA CHEESE, KALE & RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Put in the kale and cook 2 minutes (it should be bright green), drain immediately, put under cold water.
• Coarsely chop the Kale.
• In the same pan heat the oil and cook the garlic and onions for about 4 minutes until the onions are clear and the garlic is golden.
• Add a tbsp of water as you are cooking them and it will steam the onions and keep them soft.
• Add kale, salt, pepper half of the feta cheese and the broth.
• Stir and heat through.
• Crumble the remaining feta cheese over the veggies just before serving.

FETA AND RED ONION SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Mix spinach, carrots, onion, almonds, feta, and craisons together in large bowl.
• Mix all dressing ingredients and toss with salad.
• Serve cold.

RED PEPPER, ONION AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut bell peppers lengthwise into quarters; remove stems, seeds and membranes. Lightly brush onion slices with oil.
• Place pepper wedges, skin side down, and onions on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until pepper skins are completely blackened and blistered and onions are tender.
• Set onions aside. Immediately place pepper wedges in medium bowl. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Cool 5 minutes. Peel off blackened skin; rinse quickly with water. Cut peppers into strips. Return peppers to bowl; add onions.
• In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup oil, the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper with whisk. Add 2 tablespoons dressing to onion mixture; toss to coat. In large bowl, toss arugula with remaining dressing. Top with onion mixture, walnuts and cheese. Serve immediately.

FETA BURGERS WITH GRILLED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Break up beef in large bowl.
• Sprinkle feta, oregano, salt, and pepper over (meat); toss.
• Divide into 8 portions; form each into 4 1/2-inch burgers, pressing in center to form slight indentation. *DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
• Puree garlic in processor; With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil; process 30 seconds. *DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Brush onion with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place burgers and onions on grill. Cover; cook 5 minutes.
• Turn onions and burgers; cook until onions are charred in spots and burgers are medium-well, about 4 minutes longer.
• Transfer to plate. Brush cut sides of buns with garlic oil and place buns, cut side down, on grill; toast about 1 minute.
• Turn buns; cook until heated, about 1 minute.
• Place burgers on bun bottoms and top each with onion, tomato, and bun top.

BAKED FETA CHEESE WITH ONIONS, RED PEPPER & TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7
• You will need two individual serving dishes that can go into the oven.
• De-seed and cut the bell pepper length ways into 3 cm strips.
• Brush the pepper slices in a little oil and place on a preheated non stick baking tray and roast for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Char the skin of the pepper slightly with a cooks blow torch if you think the skin isn't looking nice and roasted. Put the peppers to one side.
• Now, in a saucepan, melt the butter and the olive oil.
• Slice the onion thinly and finely chop the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan. Over a low heat, cook until soft but not coloured.
• Cut the feta cheese into 2cm cubes.
• Using individual serving dishes, layer the onions, with the thinly sliced tomatoes and the roasted red pepper slices.
• Top with the cubed feta cheese. Finish by sprinkling with the grated parmesan cheese. Sprinkle a pinch of paprika on top of each dish.
• Cover with aluminium foil (trying not to touch the cheese) and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the feta starts to get a nice colour.
• Take care not to cook too much as it looks better if the feta stays in cubes.
• Serve with nice fresh crusty bread.