Baked Feta with Giant Beans

 

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Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz each) Butter beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 block (7–8 oz) High-quality Greek Feta cheese
• 1 can (14 oz) Crushed or diced tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• ½ tsp Smoked paprika
• To taste Salt and cracked black pepper
• 3–4 Fresh thyme sprigs
• Optional: Drizzle of honey

Instructions

1. Preheat: Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Sauté: In an oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté red onion (5 mins), then add garlic and spices (1 min).
3. Simmer: Stir in tomatoes and beans. Simmer for 5 mins.
4. Nestle: Place the feta block in the center of the beans.
5. Season: Drizzle remaining oil over the pan. Add black pepper.
6. Bake: Roast for 15–20 mins.
7. Broil: Switch to broil for 2–3 mins until the cheese is golden.
8. Garnish: Top with fresh thyme and optional honey. Serve with bread.