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Marcus Wareing's honey baked feta (Jonathan Gregson/PA)
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Nutrition Facts
Honey-baked feta with lavender, thyme and rye crisps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 560mg24%
Potassium 42mg1%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 259IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 251mg25%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Honey-baked feta with lavender, thyme and rye crisps

An ideal snack or after dinner cheese board
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Canapes, Snack
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Marcus Wareing

Equipment

  • 2 baking trays
  • Ovenproof dish
  • Grill

Ingredients

  • 200 g feta cheese
  • 1/2 loaf rye bread
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove halved
  • 4 tbsp runny honey
  • 4 sprigs of thyme
  • 2 sprigs of fresh lavender or 1/2tsp dried lavender
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.
  • Cover the feta with two pieces of kitchen paper and leave at room temperature for one hour to absorb excess moisture.
  • Cut the rye bread into very thin slices. Place them in a single layer on two baking trays. Drizzle with the olive oil and rub each slice with a halved garlic clove.
  • Bake the rye slices in the oven for seven to 10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Remove the rye crisps and turn the oven to its grill setting.
  • Remove the kitchen paper from the feta and place the feta in an ovenproof dish just large enough for it to fit in snugly. Drizzle the honey on top, then add the thyme and lavender. Season well with salt and pepper and grill for five to 10 minutes until golden.
  • Remove the cheese from the grill. Serve the feta immediately with the rye crisps.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 1mg