Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon Recipe (2024)

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brooklynladyp

So delicious! I had been craving a Greek salad so had all the ingredients. Used broccoli, and used homemade preserved lemons instead of fresh, oregano instead of cumin to continue the Greek vibe and added kalamata olives. Tossed with gluten free fusilli. Had to stop myself from going back for more and eating what is supposed to be tomorrow's lunch!

Susan Miller

This really does need to be served right out of the onion, or you risk the feta getting incrementally chewier as it gets cooler.Really good, used broccoli instead of broccoli And it worked well.Used only one block of feta, more than enough.

Barbara

Recommend seasoning all the ingredients recommended in a large bowl and then transferring to the sheet pan. It’s easier to coat everything that way. And don’t worry about measuring the olive oil. Use what you think you need.

Millie

Going through a heat wave so made this on the grill - layered a piece of parchment paper over a piece of tin foil and put everything on, then put on the (lowish heat) grill. Delicious!

Katie

I used preserved lemon (NYT recipe) instead of fresh, used garlic because duh, and used cauli instead of broccolini bc it was the brassica I had on hand, it was GREAT! I also modified this recipe to be vegan (and increased the protein!) by using tofu in place of feta (press then soak with a ratio of 1 Apple cider vin: 1 water: 0.5 lemon juice, salt, oregano, marinate x 6 hours-3 days). It was amazing! If you haven't eaten a lot of tofu this was approachable and delicious!

LH

I added corn (roasted then cut off the cob) to the sheet pan, and also a diced garlic clove to the cooked orzo before mixing in the veggies. Turned out really good and was so easy!

Kendra

Delicious. Used cherry tomatoes and broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces. Because other reviewers said the lemon made it bitter, squeezed lemon juice over the entire pan before putting it in the oven. Also added a few chunks of lemon flesh, but avoided the pith/ peel. Truth be told, I looked at the ingredient list, barely read the recipe, and didn't measure anything, and it turned out great. This recipe is easy to riff off of and is very forgiving.

Linnea

Way tasty. Tips:Broccolini - one bunch is fine, but cut them into thirds (bottom stalk, middle, tops) for easier eating.Onion - medium red onion is fine.Grape tomatoes - need a box and a half.Feta - cut block in half horizontally, then into quarters for 8 pieces total.Tastes great over pearled couscous!

Clio

I assume you could make this with haloumi, as they do in Europe. And red peppers would be a nice addition.

Val

Would this work with tofu instead of feta?

Elissa

I was super excited about making this and was sadly disappointed with the results. I think maybe the pan was too crowded, or maybe it needed a higher temp like 450. The vegetables were more steamed than roasted. No browning or charring, just hot limp vegetables. Feta was nice and warm. I will try again but maybe spread it over two sheet pans, increase the temp, and perhaps crumble and sprinkle feta over it and broil for a few seconds.

jassybeans

I’ll add another bunch of broccolini (one bunch between four isn’t really enough!)

Carly

Delicious and easy and gorgeous! Wow. I cook fancy things all the time and never get a huge reaction from my boyfriend. He cleaned his plate and raved the entire time. I scattered a whole head’s worth of garlic around the pan because we love it. Served with sliced toasted baguette rather than rice. I can’t wait to make this again!

Andy

Leave out the lemon. It leaves a bitter taste

Katie

I did that! It was awesome! It takes a little more planning ahead to get a good marinate in the tofu, but very worth it! "Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese" by Simple Vegan Blog worked out very well!

Matthew

Despite the abundant rave reviews, we found we just didn’t like this, and found it a bit bland and underwhelming, despite the additions of garlic and other spices to (unsuccessfully) zhuzh it up.

Jacki

LOVE this! I made half a recipe, and it was more than the 2 of us could eat.

Yvette

The ingredients look beautiful laid out on the pan but I think they were too crowded and therefore didn't char or blister. The flavors melded nicely but the tomatoes released a lot of liquid thus everything was a bit too mushy. Next time I will decrease the ingredient quantity or spread across two pans and perhaps bake at a higher temperature. Unlike some, I loved the sliced lemons for both flavor and presentation. The drizzle of olive oil at the end adds a wonderful layer of flavor!

Bryan

We roasted some chickpeas in a second sheet pan and tossed them in at the end. Delicious!

Jody

Really delicious! Followed exactly & served over orzo with cilantro sprinkled on top. Keeping in the rotation!

Caitlin

So good! I added orzo (1 cup uncooked for measurement) and cilantro. I used 1 large regular broccoli head since I couldn't find broccolini, sweet onion and added a can of chickpeas. 2-6 oz feta blocks was plenty.

Janet

My husband and I learned we are not fans of baked feta. The recipe needed more, maybe beans, maybe garlic, maybe pasta.

T K

Have made as is many times.....always amazing. Double the feta unless you want your dinner guests to fight over the slices.Add a slab of salmon with some lemons on top and it is a perfect and balanced meal

Viktoria

This is one of our new family dinner favorites. My teenage daughter loves it just as much as my husband, who really doesn't have a taste for feta. I use broccoli as I find the broccolini hard to come by. I also double the amount of onions and lemon and serve any sort of short pasta I find in my pantry with the meal. Once in a while I'll add some garlic or wsitch the spices. This dish is so versatile!

Aj

Made this exactly according to the recipe- so yummy and easy! It will definitely be in the rotation at our house :)

joe stenger

Caution not too much lemon for KTo crisp broccoli, could put under broiler briefly, but don’t overcook broccoli. This time, it got fairly saucy with tomatoes, peppers, olives.

Denis in Boston

I make this a lot!

celia mllton

Love this! Substituted spinach and quartered mushrooms instead of the broc, and added garlic to it too. It was GREAT (fast too!)

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Ron Nemirow

This was pretty good. 02/12/24

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Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon Recipe (2024)

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Can you melt feta cheese? ›

Texture: Since the curd is just lightly pressed together, Feta is very crumbly, and works beautifully as a topping to other dishes. When you put it in your mouth, however, high quality Feta will become quite creamy, not grainy. Cooking: Feta melts well, turning soft, not gooey, and maintains its flavor when heated.

What meat goes best with feta cheese? ›

Feta cheese pairs exceptionally well with lamb, chicken, and pork. The tangy flavor of feta complements the richness of these meats, creating a delicious combination.

Should you rinse feta cheese? ›

Feta dries out quickly when removed from its brine, so always store feta in the brine it is packed in (we do not recommend buying precrumbled “dry” feta). One final note: It's a good idea to rinse feta packed in brine just before serving to remove excess salt.

Why is my feta not melting in the oven? ›

In the case of feta cheese, it has a very high moisture content and slightly low fat content which mean it has a lower melting point, but its high acidity results in it have very high amounts of bonded calcium which takes longer time and higher temperatures to melt.

Does feta cheese melt in a pan? ›

Since feta is a non-melting cheese, it's really easy to work with and will not melt all over. Instead, the outside of the cheese remains crispy, while the inside is warm, soft, and perfectly crumbly. You can serve the feta at room temperature, and it will, of course, be delicious.

Does feta cheese melt like mozzarella? ›

Feta doesn't melt due to its low pH (~4.7). While the high amounts of acid means calcium is dissolved from the structure, a pH this low causes proteins to interact strongly with each other.

What is feta cheese commonly used in? ›

Feta is used as a table cheese, in salads such as Greek salad, and in pastries, notably the phyllo-based Greek dishes spanakopita "spinach pie" and tyropita "cheese pie". It is often served with olive oil or olives, and sprinkled with aromatic herbs such as oregano.

Why do people eat feta cheese? ›

Low fat and High in protein: Feta could also be a valuable addition to your diet if you are looking to load up on vitamins from other sources than fruits. It also contains numerous probiotics such as Lactobacillus casei, L.

Is feta good with cheddar? ›

One of the meals we both remember best is cheddar and feta quesadillas, which we ate in his sparse bachelor-pad living room, probably while watching Seinfeld or Arrested Development. The ingredients for this recipe were so simple that its spicy-creamy-tangy combination took us completely by surprise.

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