Description
Greek Bouyiourdi is a warm, flavorful baked feta dish combined with ripe tomatoes, garlic, mild green chili, oregano, and olive oil. This traditional Greek appetizer is perfect for serving with warm pita bread for dipping, offering a comforting and aromatic Mediterranean treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 3 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 large mild green chilli, or 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp roughly chopped oregano leaves
Dairy
- 200g block feta
Oils and Others
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt
To Serve
- Warmed pitta breads
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes and garlic: Cut 1 tomato through the middle, then slice two pieces from the centre and set aside. Scoop out the seeds from the rest of the tomatoes and grate the flesh, discarding the skin. Mix the grated tomato flesh with the crushed garlic and season to taste.
- Assemble in baking dish: Spoon the garlicky grated tomato mixture into a 16cm baking dish. Nestle the block of feta in the center, then arrange the reserved tomato slices on top along with the sliced green chilli (or green pepper), oregano, olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Bake the dish: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Cover the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the cover and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the top to brown slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the bouyiourdi warm directly from the oven, accompanied by warm pitta breads for dipping into the flavorful tomato and feta mixture.
Notes
- If you prefer less heat, opt for a green pepper instead of chili.
- Using a fan oven helps to cook evenly and reduce baking time.
- You can substitute fresh oregano with dried oregano, but adjust the quantity to 1/2 tsp.
- For a richer flavor, drizzle extra olive oil over the finished dish before serving.
- This dish is best enjoyed immediately while warm but can be reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek bouyiourdi, baked feta, Mediterranean appetizer, tomato and feta bake, warm feta dip
