Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon

By Yasmin Fahr

Published July 23, 2020

  • Broccolini, red onion wedges, cherry tomatoes, lemon slices and hunks of feta have been roasted on a sheet pan. Basil leaves have been scattered on top of the whole dish.
    Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.
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25 minutes
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When baked, feta gains an almost creamy texture, similar to goat cheese but with feta’s characteristic tang. In this easy vegetarian sheet-pan dinner, broccolini (or broccoli), grape tomatoes and lemon slices roast alongside the feta until the broccolini crisp, the tomatoes burst and the lemon rinds soften. (Remember, broccolini has a tender, delicious stalk so only the bottom ½-inch needs to be trimmed.) Serve this dish over a pile of orzo for a complete meal. If you like, cut the broccolini, feta and lemon into bite-size pieces and toss with the orzo.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • 1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed, thick stalks split lengthwise, or broccoli, stalks trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)

  • 1 small red onion, peeled, quartered and cut into 2-inch wedges

  • 1 lemon, ½ cut into thin rounds and the remaining ½ left intact, for serving

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes

  • Kosher salt and black pepper

  • 2 (6- to 8-ounce) blocks feta, cut into 1-inch slices

  • Cooked orzo or farro, for serving

  • ½ cup fresh basil or cilantro leaves and fine stems, roughly chopped (optional)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

43 grams carbs; 88 milligrams cholesterol; 548 calories; 12 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 33 grams fat; 7 grams fiber; 1188 milligrams sodium; 24 grams protein; 6 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 400 degrees with a rack set in the lower third. On a sheet pan, combine the broccolini, tomatoes, onion and lemon slices with the olive oil and toss. Add cumin and red-pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and toss again until evenly coated. Nestle the feta slices into the vegetables. (It’s OK if they break apart a little.)

  2. Step 2

    Roast 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through but leaving the feta in place, until the broccolini is charred at the tips, the stems are easily pierced with a fork and the tomato skins start to blister and break down.

  3. Step 3

    Serve over orzo or farro. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with the remaining lemon half for squeezing. Top with fresh herbs, if using.

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brooklynladyp

So delicious! I had been craving a Greek salad so had all the ingredients. Used broccoli, and used homemade preserved lemons instead of fresh, oregano instead of cumin to continue the Greek vibe and added kalamata olives. Tossed with gluten free fusilli. Had to stop myself from going back for more and eating what is supposed to be tomorrow's lunch!

Barbara

Recommend seasoning all the ingredients recommended in a large bowl and then transferring to the sheet pan. It’s easier to coat everything that way. And don’t worry about measuring the olive oil. Use what you think you need.

Susan Miller

This really does need to be served right out of the onion, or you risk the feta getting incrementally chewier as it gets cooler. Really good, used broccoli instead of broccoli And it worked well. Used only one block of feta, more than enough.

Rich

A simple, easy winning combination. Building on prior comments: Brocolli Rabe worked as a sub for Brocollini--didn't seem bitter. Tossing the veggies in a bowl is much easier and you just pour the residual on top. Fills 2 quarter sheet pans which was more than I expected. One block of feta probably is sufficient. Adding a few olives really adds to the flavor. A half box of Orzo is about the right accompaniment.

Daniel Kay

Saw all the wonderful comments so I decided to try it. I suppose I had my expectations set on the idea that it would emerge from the oven a little more roasted and “melty.” I was hoping that the blend of these flavors would be worthy of the praise. Ended up very disappointed. Just not my cup of tea.

Mary

I made this, it was SO good. I had all the ingredients on hand, and I used high quality feta that comes in brine, not the dry kind. Tossed the ingredients in a bowl, then put on the baking sheet. The flavors really popped, Served with some cheesy rice because I already had that. Very high flavor-to-effort ratio!

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