Greek Bouyourdi

Delight your taste buds with Greek Bouyourdi, a traditional oven-baked appetizer that embodies the bold and vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. This easy-to-make dish layers creamy feta cheese, juicy tomato slices, and tender rings of green bell pepper, all drizzled with fragrant extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with oregano, red chili flakes, and black pepper for a tantalizing kick. Baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, the feta softens into a luscious spreadable texture while the vegetables become beautifully roasted. Optional Kalamata olives add a briny touch to elevate the flavor even further. Serve this warm, indulgent dish with crusty bread for dipping, and transport your senses straight to a sunny Greek taverna. Perfect as an appetizer or side, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Feta cheese
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 5 whole Kalamata olives (optional)
• 1 loaf Crusty bread (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds and the green bell pepper into rings, discarding the seeds.

Step 3

In a small oven-safe dish or clay pot, create a base layer with half of the tomato slices.

Step 4

Place the block of feta cheese on top of the tomato layer.

Step 5

Top the feta cheese with the remaining tomato slices and the green bell pepper rings.

Step 6

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the layers evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the dried oregano, red chili flakes, and ground black pepper over the top. Add Kalamata olives if using.

Step 8

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the feta cheese is softened and the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Remove the Bouyourdi from the oven and allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping, and enjoy this flavorful Greek appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	810.3 grams (810.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1898

Total Fat 89.00g	114%
Saturated Fat 34.70g	174%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 178mg	59%
Sodium 4601mg	200%
Total Carbohydrate 214.40g	78%
Dietary Fiber 11.00g	39%
Total Sugars 11.30g
Protein 65.40g	131%

Vitamin D 32IU	160%
Calcium 1165mg	90%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 813mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 44.7%