This baked feta cauliflower traybake recipe delivers! Imagine golden, tender cauliflower florets and blistered cherry tomatoes roasting alongside a whole block of feta until it’s gloriously soft and bubbling. Studded with briny olives and aromatic herbs, it’s a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired feast that transforms humble veggies into pure comfort.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
• 8 oz (225g) block feta cheese
• 1 pint (300g) cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (plus extra for sprinkling)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 2 boneless chicken breasts (cubed)

Instructions

• Prep Vegetables and Oven:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, toss cauliflower, tomatoes, olives, and garlic with olive oil, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Assemble Tray:
  • Spread vegetable mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Place whole feta block in center. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with extra oregano and black pepper.
  • If using chickennNestle pieces around vegetables.
• Bake:
  • Roast for 25–30 minutes until cauliflower is tender and feta is golden.
• Finish and Serve:
  • Remove from oven. Break feta into chunks and gently toss with vegetables.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs.
  • Serve hot, drizzled with extra olive oil if desired.