BrightRX: Seared Feta with Roasted Chili Tomatoes and Olives

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February’s BrightRX is dedicated to hearty, soul-warming dishes. Cook them up on a snowy Sunday or lazy afternoon with loved ones. There’s a science behind why we eat warm foods in winter. They are comforting, of course, but they are also better for our bodies. In ancient Indian medicine, ayurveda, eating warm foods in winter is believed to aid digestion. The digestive system has to work less to warm up and break down foods. So take a break and give your body a break, and enjoy these delicious recipes designed for winter warmth.

[close type="rte"] [open type="ingredients"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 lb cherry tomatoes"] [ingredient product="false" text="1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted"] [ingredient product="true" handle="awake" title="Brightland AWAKE olive oil" text="3/4 cup of PRODUCT"] [ingredient product="false" text="1-2 Tbsp Calabrian chili’s (depending on spice preference)"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 Tbsp red wine vinegar"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 head of garlic, halved"] [ingredient product="false" text="3 sprigs oregano, divided"] [ingredient product="false" text="3/4 tsp kosher salt"] [ingredient product="false" text="1/3 tsp black pepper"] [ingredient product="false" text="12-16 oz block of feta cheese, cut into half inch pieces"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 egg, beaten"] [ingredient product="false" text="1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs"] [close type="ingredients"] [open type="instructions"] [instruction step="1" text="Preheat oven to 350 degrees."] [instruction step="2" text="Add tomatoes, olives, garlic and 2 sprigs of oregano to a large baking dish. Season with salt and pepper."] [instruction step="3" text="Mix 1/2 cup olive oil (reserving 1 cup) , Calabrian chilis and red wine vinegar in a small bowl."] [instruction step="4" text="Pour mixture over tomatoes and olives. Bake 40-50 minutes until tender and bursting."] [instruction step="5" text="Add egg and Panko to 2 medium bowls. Dip feta in egg letting the excess run off. Dredge feta in panko pressing gently to adhere."] [instruction step="6" text="Heat remaining cup of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add feta and cook about 3 minutes per side until golden brown."] [instruction step="7" text="Transfer to a plate, spoon tomatoes and olives over feta with some pieces of the roasted garlic and garnish with fresh oregano leaves. Serve with grilled bread and flaky salt."] [close type="instructions"]