Baked Feta with Marinara

Malriah's Note:

Elegant appetizer or snack. So very easy to make, just mix and bake! Also makes a yummy dip instead of a spread. From Cooking Light Magazine so it is keeping with my New Years resolution to eat healthier! (2 bread slices with 2 tablespoons spread = 1 portion)

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic , minced (or more)
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano , drained (or a similar Italian style tomato)
• 4 ounces cumbled feta cheese
• 1 lb crusty bread , sliced diagonally,toasted (French Baguettes work well)
• cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine lemon juice, red pepper, garlic and tomatoes in a bowl.
3. Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
4. Crumble Feta into the baking dish.
5. Top with tomato mixture.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, stir and serve as a spread or dip for the bread.

Reviews

[PanNan]

The kids and I just loved this "oh so easy" and low fat appetizer. We dipped our ciabatta bread slices in it, and finished it up in record time. I didn't need to change a thing - it's great as is. Thanks for sharing a delicious and healthy recipe.

[Chef Crystal Cooks]

Great snack for DH and I to indulge in when we are watching the calories. I love that it is low fat and flavors are great! By the way, I used FF Feta cheese and baked whole wheat pita points with great results!

[AKillian24]

I used fat free feta cheese and this is superb. It goes with roasted veggies, bread, pita crisps or bread sticks.