A simple appetizer or snack, baked feta with pistachios, honey, and roasted artichokes makes a sweet-salty spread for crostini. Serve it with a bright, fruity Prosecco for a fun, textural wine pairing.
Baked Feta and Pistachio Crostini with Honey
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy, this baked feta with pistachio and honey is a perfect for a simple yet satisfying appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (200 g) of feta
- 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Honey
- French bread for serving
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place block of feta in a baking dish.
- Combine olive oil, half of the pistachios, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour the olive oil and seasoning mix over the block of feta, being sure to cover it evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then switch to the oven to broil and let it roast for about 4 minutes or until nicely browned.
- Remove from the oven and add the remaining fresh pistachios and drizzle with a generous amount of honey.
- Serve immediately with French bread crostini and Prosecco.
Sydney is a 29-year old American living between France and Italy. She has a WSET Level 2 certification in wine, along with a degree in environmental engineering and an MBA. She loves exploring local farmer’s markets, haunting her favorite wine bar, and discovering new restaurants.
