Good 4 ME: Baked Feta with Honey

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Hannaford Registered Dietitian Mary LaVanway has a recipe that’s not only good for you, but will stand out at your next gathering.

Baked Feta with Honey

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese, drained if brine-packed and patted dry

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup Hannaford Pecan halves (about 2 ounces), coarsely chopped

• 2 tablespoons honey, divided

• 2 tablespoons fig jam

• 4 sprigs Nature’s Promise fresh thyme, halved

• 1 pinch McCormick red pepper flakes

• Cedars Pita chips, for serving

Instructions:

1. Arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F
2. Place 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese in a small oven-safe baking dish and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
3. Stir 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons of the honey, and 2 tablespoons fig jam together in a small bowl until the nuts are coated. Pile the nuts onto the feta cheese. Scatter 4 halved fresh thyme sprigs and 1 pinch red pepper flakes around the baking dish.
4. Bake until the feta is warmed and softened, and the nuts are toasted, 9 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately with pita chips or crackers.

*Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container for up to 4 days. Nuts will soften upon refrigeration.

Nutrition Facts:

Per serving: (approximate based on 6 servings) calories 286; fat 21g; saturated fat 7g; sodium 474mg; carbs 20g; fiber 2g; total sugars 13g; protein 7g

Adapted from a recipe from “the kitchn.”