Best 6 Citrus Marinated Feta And Olives Recipes

CITRUS MARINATED OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes thyme, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the olives and cook, stirring, until just warm, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and orange juice and transfer to a decorative jar or serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CITRUS MARINATED FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a medium glass bowl; gently stir in olives and cheese.
• Cover and chill 24 hours.

FETA CHEESE AND MARINATED GREEK OLIVES

Steps:

• Drizzle feta with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Serve at room temperature.;
• Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty resealable bag (preferably freezer bag). Remove all air from bag prior to sealing. Refrigerate and let olives marinate overnight, turning once. Remove contents of bag to serving bowl.;

MARINATED FETA WITH HERBS AND PEPPERCORNS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, parsley, preserved lemon, chile, oregano and peppercorns.
• Cut the feta into 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the olive oil mixture. Gently fold together until feta is evenly coated. Transfer to a jar or lidded container and drizzle with more olive oil, if needed to immerse the feta. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow solidified olive oil to return to liquid form. Serve with crackers or crostini, or spoon on top of seared fish, grilled or roasted vegetables, pasta or salad.

BAKED TOFU WITH FETA AND SPICY GREENS

Steps:

• Press the tofu between paper towels and a heavy pot for 30mins - 6hours. Prepare the marinade: chop green onions (1/2 inch), olives (quarters), and jalapeño pepper (minced) then mix with oil, lemon juice, capers, parsley and salt and pepper. Let sit while the tofu is draining. Preheat oven to 425 Combine the marinade with the feta (chopped into 1/2 in pieces) and put in a small baking pan. Slice the tofu in half and then each half into 6 squares. Mix tofu pieces in baking pan with marinade and feta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for up to an hour or bake immediately for 30-45 minutes. (It should be bubbling and the tofu should be browned) Enjoy!

MARINATED OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix all olives, 3/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, parsley, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and red pepper in resealable plastic bag. Chill overnight. Place feta on platter. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon oregano and black pepper. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Place olives and marinade in bowl. Serve olives and feta with pita bread.