Vegan Marinated Feta with Olives & Herbs

Vegan Marinated Feta with Olives & Herbs is tasty and delicious. It is ready to serve in just 45 minutes, so we can easily prepare it as a quick meal. We prepare it with feta cheese, green olives, black olives, shallots, thyme leaves, lemon, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Serve this Vegan Marinated Feta with Olives & Herbs with garlic toast, crispy breadsticks, Greek chickpea salad, roasted zucchini, seeded crackers, or a roasted vegetable platter. You may store this dish for four days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

• Total time: 45 minutes
• Calories: 250 kcal
• Marinating time: 30 minutes
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving size: 110 g
• Cooking time: Nil
• Serving: 6
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Course: Snack

EQUIPMENT:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring spoons & cups
• Large mixing bowl
• Citrus zester
• Spoon
• Airtight storage container

INGREDIENTS:

• 300 g vegan feta cheese
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 150 g green olives
• 100 g black olives
• 3 sliced shallots
• 2 tsp thyme leaves
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
• Quarter tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste

INGREDIENT NOTES:

VEGAN FETA CHEESE:

• This is a creamy and crumbly cheese that will absorb the flavors of the olive oil, lemon zest, herbs, and seasonings. Add vegan feta made with coconut as desired.

GREEN OLIVES:

• These add a salty and bitter flavor to the marinade. The olives go well with the creamy vegan feta to add a pleasant Mediterranean flavor. Utilize green olives as another option.

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL:

• Use this to make your marinade. It has a rich and fruity flavor. If needed, you could swap this for olive oil.

LEMON ZEST:

• This adds a fresh citrus flavor and a tangy flavor to your dish. It also balances out the salty flavor of the olives and vegan feta. Alternatively, you could use orange zest.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, cut the vegan feta cheese into small cubes and keep them the same size.
2. Drain the olives and remove their pits, then slice the peeled shallots.
3. Include the vegan feta cubes, green olives, black olives, and sliced shallots in the jar.
4. Sprinkle thyme leaves and lemon zest over the ingredients and pour the olive oil.
5. Mix the red pepper flakes and black pepper, then cover the bowl and chill for thirty minutes.
6. Lastly, stir the ingredients and enjoy them warm.

TIPS:

• Utilize firm feta cheese to keep the cubes from breaking while mixing.
• Include pitted olives for an easy appetizer and safe snack to eat.
• You should not add extra salt, as the olives and feta are already salty.
• Use a clean glass jar and properly set the ingredients to coat them well with olive oil.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store the marinated vegan feta and olives in the vessel for four days.

FREEZER:

• We do not freeze this dish as the feta changes its texture.

FAQs:

Can I prepare this snack earlier?

• Yes, you may make the appetizer one day in advance and keep it in the refrigerator.

Is homemade vegan feta good to include in this recipe?

• Yes, you may add homemade tofu feta as per your choice.

How to make this snack spicy?

• You may include extra red pepper flakes for the heat in the recipe.

Should I exclude shallots from this recipe?

• Yes, you may replace them with sliced red oVegan Marinated Feta with Olives & Herbs is a quick dish ready in 45 minutes, & paired with garlic toast, breadsticks, salads, and vegetables, and can be refrigerated for four days.neon or chopped parsley.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 250 kcal

Net carbs: 3.5 g

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total carbs: 4.5 g

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 90 mg

Protein: 4 g

Sodium: 850 mg

Potassium: 90 mg