Baked Feta Pasta

Yield: 4 servings

2 pints cherry tomatoes

3-6 cloves garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

salt and pepper

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

8-ounce block feta cheese

8 ounces dried pasta of choice

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line an oven-safe baking dish with parchment paper.

2. Place cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves in baking dish. Pour the olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.

3. Place the feta block in the middle of the baking dish surrounded by the cherry tomatoes, and flip a couple times to coat it with the olive oil and seasoning.

4. Bake for 35 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes burst and the feta cheese melts.

5. While the tomatoes and feta are baking, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2-cup of the cooking liquid.

6. Add cooked pasta and basil leaves to the tomatoes and feta, and toss everything to combine. Garnish with more fresh basil and serve warm.

https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/baked-feta-pasta/

Shakshuka

Servings: 2-4

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 onion, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

salt and pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14-oz) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

4 eggs

1/4 cup crumbled feta

1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 375F.

2. In a cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until peppers soften.

3. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and spices. Reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Create 4 small wells in the tomato sauce and crack the eggs into the wells.

5. Place skillet into the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your liking (they will continue to cook when you remove from the oven so don’t overcook).

6. Remove from the oven and top with crumbled feta and garnish with cilantro.

7. Serve with toasted bread or pita if desired.

https://thefeedfeed.com/girlwiththeironcast/classic-shakshuka-with-feta

Corn, Chickpea, and Avocado Salad

Yield: 2-3 servings

2-3 ears of corn, shucked, kernels removed (or 1-2 cups frozen corn)

1 14-oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

zest of 1 lime

salt and pepper

2-3 cups lettuce (can be mixed greens, spinach, arugula, etc)

1/2 cucumber, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1-2 green onions, chopped

1 avocado, diced

optional: 1/4 cup feta, crumbled

optional: grilled chicken or fish

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the corn and chickpeas. Add the oil, spices, lime, and salt and pepper, and mix well. Spread over prepared baking sheet and roast until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, and any optional ingredients. Top with corn and chickpeas.

4. Add avocado and shallot vinaigrette just before serving.

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/corn-tomato-and-avocado-chickpea-salad/ https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/corn-and-chickpea-bowl-with-miso-jalapeno-tahini