There are some dishes that seem to belong to late summer all on their own, and this low carb 4-ingredient feta tomato bake is one of them. It reminds me of the sort of recipe a good friend passes across the table on a handwritten card after everyone has already asked for seconds. With sweet cherry tomatoes at their peak and a block of feta turning soft and creamy in the oven, this simple bake brings together that old-fashioned Midwestern love of making something wonderful from just a few dependable ingredients.
Serve this warm with cucumber slices, toasted low carb bread, grilled chicken, or a platter of roasted vegetables for an easy supper or party spread. It also makes a lovely side for burgers off the grill, baked fish, or a crisp green salad with a lemony dressing, especially when tomatoes are ripe and plentiful.
Low Carb 4-Ingredient Feta Tomato Bake
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pints cherry tomatoes
8 ounces block feta cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a small ceramic baking dish.
2. Add the cherry tomatoes to the dish, place the block of feta in the center, then drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and lightly golden around the edges.
4. Stir the softened feta and tomatoes together right in the dish until creamy and well combined, then serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Add fresh basil: If you have basil in the garden or a little pot on the windowsill, scatter chopped leaves over the hot bake just before serving. The fresh green flavor gives the dish a brighter finish and makes it feel especially summery.
Use grape tomatoes: Grape tomatoes work just as well as cherry tomatoes and hold their shape a touch more during baking. If that is what you have on hand, go right ahead and use them.
Do not over-salt: Feta is naturally salty, so this dish usually needs no extra salt at all. Taste after baking and stirring before deciding whether it needs anything more.
Make it a meal: Spoon this bake over grilled chicken, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice for a simple low carb supper. It is also mighty good set out as a warm appetizer at a gathering, where it tends to vanish in a hurry.