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Marinated Feta With Roasted Lemon

By Claire Saffitz

3.8

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Try this with white beans on toast, in salads, or puréed and spread on pita.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 lemon, sliced, seeds removed
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil
8 ounces feta, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 dried chiles de árbol or other dried red chiles, lightly crushed
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss lemon slices and 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet; roast until caramelized and lightly charred in a few spots, 10–12 minutes; let cool.

    Step 2

    Combine lemon slices, feta, chiles, bay leaves, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 cup oil in a small dish; season with pepper. Cover; chill 12 hours.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Feta can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

TagsCondimentLemonCitrusFruitFetaCheeseDairyChile de ÁrbolChileVegetableStarterDinnerLunchNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianMake AheadRoastBon Appétit

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