Marinated Feta with Roasted Lemon

By KDHarmon

y this with white beans on toast, in salads, or puréed and spread on pita.

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, sliced, seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil
• 8 ounces feta, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 2 dried chiles de árbol or other dried red chiles, lightly crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. Toss lemon slices and 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet; roast until caramelized and lightly charred in a few spots, 10–12 minutes; let cool.

Combine lemon slices, feta, chiles, bay leaves, lemon juice, and remaining ½ cup oil in a small dish; season with pepper. Cover; chill 12 hours.

Do Ahead: Feta can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Makes about 2 cups.