Description
Explore the nutritional benefits and versatile uses of feta cheese in your meals for a healthier lifestyle.
Ingredients
- Feta cheese
- Fresh vegetables (like cucumbers, tomatoes, and spinach)
- Whole grains (such as pasta or bread)
- Olive oil
- Herbs (like dill and parsley)
- Honey (for dessert recipes)
- Mini bell peppers
- Greek yogurt (for dips)
- Watermelon (for skewers)
Instructions
- Prepare a Greek salad by combining cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and feta.
- Bake feta with cherry tomatoes and garlic, then mix with cooked pasta.
- Create stuffed bell peppers with feta, herbs, and olive oil.
- Blend feta with Greek yogurt for a dip.
- Make a savory omelet with eggs, spinach, and crumbled feta.
- For dessert, bake feta, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with nuts.
Notes
Rinse feta cheese under water to reduce saltiness if needed. Use it as a flavorful addition in moderation to keep sodium levels in check.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: feta cheese, healthy recipes, Mediterranean diet, cooking with feta, nutrition benefits