Lemon Spice Marinated Feta
Feta by itself is delicious, but marinating it in oil with tasty seasonings takes it to the next level! Perfect for salads and pasta, or on a snack platter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 4 small sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 small piece fresh rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon chilli flakes
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 200g Angel Food plant-based feta
Method
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1. Peel garlic and flatten cloves with the flat side of a big kitchen knife.
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2. Gently heat ½ cup of the oil in a small pan with the garlic, fennel, coriander seeds, thyme, rosemary, chilli flakes and lemon zest. You don’t want to fry them, just to warm them for a few minutes to encourage the flavours into the oil. Set aside and leave to cool.
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3. Cut the feta into cubes and place in a jar.
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4. Mix the infused oil with the remaining half cup of oil and pour over the feta. If necessary, add more oil so the feta is covered.
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5. Place the lid on the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using, allowing the flavours to blend.
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6. Best served at room temperature.
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7. You can keep this for a couple of weeks in the fridge. And once you’ve used the feta, the oil is delicious in sauces and dressings.
