Marinated Vegetables With Feta Recipes

MARINATED FETA THREE WAYS

Steps:

• For each of the above combinations, place all ingredients except for the feta in a small saucepan and gently heat over medium low just until tiny bubbles begin to form, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Once the infused olive oil is cool, transfer half of the aromatics from the saucepan to a 16-ounce Mason jar followed by half of the feta. Repeat layering and then carefully pour the infused olive oil into the jar. Gently press the feta down if needed to ensure it is fully submerged and seal the jar with its lid (see Cook's Note). Place the jar in the refrigerator and allow the feta to marinate for at least 12 hours and up to 5 days.
• Remove the jar from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the solidified olive oil to liquify.

MARINATED FETA

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients for the marinade.
• Put cubed feta and marinade into a shallow plastic container with a tight fitting lid. Cover with the lid and marinate in the fridge for 24 hours or more. Turn the container lid-side down after a few hours to make sure the feta gets marinated evenly. You may want to turn your container a few times. (The olive oil may thicken in the fridge, but turn into liquid again at room temperature).
• SERVE:You may want to stick a toothpick into every feta cube or just serve it as it is. Serve with (toasted) slices of baguette.

MARINATED VEGETABLES WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. Brush the outside of peppers lightly with a little olive oil and place, cut side down, on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until well blackened. When cool, remove and discard skins; slice peppers into 2-inch strips. (You can also blacken peppers over a gas flame, holding with tongs and rotating.).
• Combine peppers, remaining olive oil, feta, and olives in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat completely. Add onion, garlic, vinegar, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste; toss again. Pour lemon juice over mixture. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.

LEMON-HERB MARINATED FETA

Steps:

• In pint-sized glass jar, arrange herbs, lemon, peppercorns and pepper flakes. Top with cheese. Pour olive oil over cheese mixture; cover and refrigerate 3 days. Serve with toasts. Any leftover cheese mixture can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 days longer.
• At least 1 1/2 hours before serving, make the toasts. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Bake French bread 24 to 26 minutes or until browned. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Brush slices on both sides with melted butter. Return to pan; bake 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until light golden brown.

FAVORITE MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

MARINATED FETA

Steps:

• Place a layer of olives, sage, garlic, chile pepper, rosemary, bell pepper, sesame-ginger seasoning, pepperoncini pepper, and oregano into the bottom of a container. Add a layer of feta cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
• Pour olive oil into the container to cover feta mixture completely. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

MARINATED FETA WITH HERBS AND PEPPERCORNS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, parsley, preserved lemon, chile, oregano and peppercorns.
• Cut the feta into 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the olive oil mixture. Gently fold together until feta is evenly coated. Transfer to a jar or lidded container and drizzle with more olive oil, if needed to immerse the feta. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow solidified olive oil to return to liquid form. Serve with crackers or crostini, or spoon on top of seared fish, grilled or roasted vegetables, pasta or salad.

MARINATED FETA AND CELERY

Steps:

• Combine feta, chile, celery and leaves, and vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt. Spoon into an airtight container; top with oil. Mixture can be refrigerated up to 1 week; return to room temperature before using.

SMOKY ROASTED VEG, MARINATED FETA & LIME

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Break the cauliflower into florets. Trim then chop the thick stem into small chunks and keep any leaves. Halve the squash lengthways, scrape out and keep the seeds, then cut the flesh into 5mm half moons. Put the veg in a roasting tin with 2 tbsp oil, the spices and some seasoning, then rub with your hands to coat. Roast for 45 mins, turning the veg a few times, until golden and tender. Add the leaves (large ones shredded) halfway through.
• For the feta, pour the oil into a pan, add the chilli, garlic, rosemary and some pepper and heat for 5 mins. Put the feta in a dish, and pour the oil and aromatics over it. Leave at room temperature while you finish cooking, basting regularly so it soaks up the oil.
• Rinse the squash seeds in a sieve, shake off as much water as you can, then toss with 1 tsp oil in a roasting tin.
• Take out the veg and reduce oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roast the seeds for 5 mins, splash with soy, then cook until dark and crisp, about 5 mins more.
• Put the veg on a platter and douse with lime juice. Sit the feta on top, spoon the oil around and sprinkle with the seeds. Serve with crusty bread or flatbreads.

EASY MARINATED FETA

Steps:

• Place feta cheese in a glass jar. Add chile pepper, herbes de Provence, and lemon zest. Fill jar with olive oil so feta is completely covered and seal.
• Marinate in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator, for 3 to 4 days. Remove chile pepper before serving.

MARINATED FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix cheese, tomatoes, oil, vinegar, capers and pepper flakes until blended. Divide mixture evenly among 4 (half-pint) jars with tight-fitting lids. Add 1 sprig thyme and 1 strip lemon peel to each jar.
• Cover; refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving. Serve at room temperature. Store in refrigerator.