Vegetarian Marinated Feta with Lemon and Oregano

Total time8 hr 10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Vegetarian Marinated Feta with Lemon and Oregano

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Ingredients

6 servings

12 oz block feta cheese, cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 sprigs fresh oregano
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp black pepper, coarsely cracked
2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed (optional)

For serving

crusty bread or crackers, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the olive oil, lemon zest strips, lemon juice, fresh oregano sprigs, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and garlic (if using) in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form around the aromatics, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
2
Pat the feta cubes dry with a paper towel and arrange them in a clean jar or airtight container in a single layer, or in two snug layers.

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