Baked Feta in Fig Leaves

Baked Feta in Fig Leaves

Javaneh Hemmat

Servings

2

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Category

Appetizer

Creamy, salty feta wrapped in fragrant fig leaves and baked until warm and perfectly soft. This simple Mediterranean inspired appetizer is beautiful enough for entertaining but effortless enough for a slow summer afternoon.Serve the baked feta str...

Ingredients

  • 3 fig leaves
  • 1 block of feta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Lameise Za’atar
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • A drizzle of honey for baking and garnish
  • A handful of fresh figs
  • Wild Lotus Sea Salt Pita Chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F

  2. Remove stems and wash the fig leaves and pat dry.

  3. Lay the fig leaves on a flat surface, and place the block of feta in the center and sprinke za’atar, evoo, and honey.

  4. Wrap the feta and tie with twine and bake for 15-20

  5. Place the baked feta on a plate and top with fresh figs and drizzle with honey.

  6. Serve with Wild Lotus Pita Chips