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I was recently in Greece and had several amazing baked feta dishes. Each of the dishes I had slightly differed from one to the next so I decided to create a delicious dish that encompassed the flavors of the Mediterranean. I have recreated the baked feta dish based on my recollection of its wonderful smells and flavors. It is a simple yet divine recipe that I hope you enjoy as much as I do! You can use this vegetarian recipe as sauce over beef, pork, chicken or grains (pasta, rice, farro). It is also delicious as a dip for your baguette!

Ingredients

• Eggplant, sliced
• 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Marinara sauce, 12 oz. can
• Block of feta cheese, 12 oz.
• Kalamata olives, ½ cup
• Oregano, 2 tbsp.
• Olive oil, 2 tbsp.
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Poor a layer of marinara sauce on bottom of baking dish
2. Place a layer of sliced eggplant and top with fresh lemon juice
3. Drizzle 2 tbsp. olive oil
4. Season with 1 tbsp. oregano and add salt and pepper to taste
5. Place a layer of sliced tomatoes and olives
6. Slice block of feta and layer on top
7. Season with 1 tbsp. oregano
8. Cover with marinara sauce
9. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes

Recipe yield: 8 servings