Try out this moreish, Mediterranean side dish-come-starter. In this recipe feta is baked with tomatoes, chilli and oregano. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices.

Ingredients

olive oil
garlic 2 cloves, sliced
chilli flakes a big pinch
plum tomatoes 2 × 400g tins, drained
oregano a small handful of leaves, chopped
feta 2 × 200g blocks, to serve

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Method

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan, add the garlic and cook for a minute. Add the chilli and tomatoes and simmer for 25 minutes until thickened. Season and stir in the oregano.

Heat the oven to 200c/fan 180c/gas 6. Put the feta in an ovenproof dish, cover with sauce and bake for 20 minutes before serving.

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