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Feta Grilled In Grapevine Leaves

Seasoned feta cheese grilled in vine leaves
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 length kitchen twine
  • 1 scissors

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large brined grape leaves rinsed of salt and drained
  • A block of feta of approximately 7-oz 200 grams
  • Olive oil
  • Sprinklings of: dried oregano or za’atar leaves; sumac; ground pepper
  • 2 tsp grated lemon peel

Instructions
 

  • Put down a layer of grape leaves large enough to wrap the block of feta, depending on their size. Place the cheese on the center of the layer.
  • Dribble olive oil over the cheese.
  • Season with sprinklings of the dried herbs and pepper and grated lemon peel.
  • Wrap the cheese in the leaves as you would wrap a package. If needed to contain the cheese, place a leave over the top and fold in the sides.
  • Tie kitchen twine around the package. Brush with olive oil.
  • Grill the cheese package 3 minutes on each side.
  • Snip open the twine. Leave the cheese on the leaves to stay warm.
  • Serve immediately.
Keyword cheese, Easy, edible leaves