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Grilled peaches with feta, basil and olive oil

Juicy grilled peaches paired with tangy feta, fragrant basil, and a generous drizzle of SPHERA olive oil make for an easy, elegant summer dish. Perfect as a starter or light lunch.

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Grilled peaches with feta and basil on a warm stone table, with the authentic SPHERA bottle composited into an illustrative scene.

Fresh peaches are abundant on Crete and throughout the Mediterranean in summer. Grilling brings out their natural sweetness and pairs beautifully with salty feta, basil, and a generous pour of good olive oil.

YieldServes 4
Prep time10 minutes
Cook time6 minutes
Total time16 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 120g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp SPHERA extra virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
  • 1 small handful fresh basil leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp runny honey (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat a grill pan or barbecue to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush the cut sides of the peach halves lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Place peaches cut side down on the hot grill and cook for about 3 minutes, until grill marks appear. Flip and cook a further 2-3 minutes until just softened.
  4. Arrange the grilled peaches cut side up on a serving plate. Scatter over the crumbled feta and torn basil leaves.
  5. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and, if liked, a teaspoon of runny honey.
  6. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.
SPHERA tip: This is best made with peaches that are ripe but still firm, so they hold their shape on the grill. Try adding a handful of rocket or toasted walnuts for more texture.