Marinated Feta with Toasted Pita Triangles Recipe

Name: Marinated Feta with Toasted Pita Triangles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each pita bread, whole wheat; 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 3 cloves garlic as needed, minced or pressed; 3 tablespoons mixed spice; 1 x salt to taste; 3/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin to taste; 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 6 cloves garlic peeled and sliced lengthwise; ⅛ teaspoon black peppercorns lightly crushed; 1 each rosemary sprigs fresh; 3/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns whole; 8 1/2 ounces feta cheese; 5 each sage leaves or basil leaves, fresh and torn in half

Servings: persons

2 each pita bread, whole wheat
4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
3 cloves garlic as needed, minced or pressed
3 tablespoons mixed spice
1 x salt to taste
3/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin to taste
3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
6 cloves garlic peeled and sliced lengthwise
⅛ teaspoon black peppercorns lightly crushed
1 each rosemary sprigs fresh
3/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns whole
8 1/2 ounces feta cheese
5 each sage leaves or basil leaves, fresh and torn in half

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To make pita triangles:
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Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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Cut each pita into quarters, and halve each quarter to make 8 triangles.
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Peel each triangle in half to make 16 triangles from each pita.
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Place triangles on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
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In small bowl, mix together olive oil and garlic.
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Brush each triangle with mixture, then sprinkle over mixture and a pinch of salt.
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Bake triangles until golden, about 14 minutes.
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Remove and set aside to cool.
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To make marinade:
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In small saucepan, add olive oil, fennel seeds, garlic, black peppercorns, rosemary and pink peppercorns, and stir well.
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Heat mixture over low heat for 4 to 6 minutes to develop flavors, do not let mixture scorch.
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Remove from heat.
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While marinade is cooking, prepare feta: cut cheese into cubes, or halve cheese lengthwise and then cut into 2- by 1 1/2- inch rectangles.
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Arrange cheese in serving platter.
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Mix basil leaves into marinade and pour marinade over cheese.
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Gently toss until all cheese cubes are evenly coated.
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Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or longer.
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Serve with pita triangles, or place marinated cheese in air-tight jar, then keep refrigerate until ready to use, it can last for a few month.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each pita bread, whole wheat, 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, 3 cloves garlic as needed, minced or pressed, 3 tablespoons mixed spice, and more.

Yes, Marinated Feta with Toasted Pita Triangles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Marinated Feta with Toasted Pita Triangles

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