Gibna With Tamatum or Cheese With Tomatoes

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 3

Gibna With Tamatum or Cheese With Tomatoes - A Delightful Middle Eastern Dish

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 ounces bulgarian feta cheese
	2 roma tomatoes , finely chopped
	1 cucumber , finely chopped
	1 tablespoon olive oil ( optional )
	3 -4 pita breads , warmed and cut in half

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

443

Sugar

Fat

29g

Gibna With Tamatum, also known as Cheese With Tomatoes, is a traditional Middle Eastern dish, eaten as a starter or appetizer. It consists of a mixture of crumbled feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, and chopped cucumbers, mixed together with olive oil (optional) on a plate, and served with warm pita breads. The appetizer is popular in North Africa and the Middle East. It is perfect as a snack while entertaining guests and is easy to make with ingredients that are readily available all year round. The appetizer can be customized to suit different dietary restrictions including vegan and vegetarian, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by many.

Instructions

1.	Pour some olive oil onto a plate.
2.	Place the chopped cucumber and tomatoes onto the plate, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3.	In a separate bowl, crumble the Bulgarian feta cheese and mix with the vegetables.
4.	Toast the pita breads until lightly browned, and then cut them in half.
5.	Serve the Gibna With Tamatum on a platter with the pita breads on the side.

PROS

Gibna With Tamatum is quick and easy to make, and is a very tasty appetizer perfect for any occasion.
The combination of tangy feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, and cucumbers makes for a refreshing and delicious dish.

The appetizer can be customized to cater to different dietary needs, and the oil can be substituted with a healthier option such as avocado oil.

CONS

The dish contains a fair amount of sodium due to the cheese, and can be considered high in calories and fat.

People on a low-fat or low-calorie diet should consume the Gibna With Tamatum in moderation or skip it altogether.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gibna With Tamatum is high in protein, and the vegetables help to add some vitamins to the dish.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that is known to reduce the risk of cancer. Additionally, cucumbers are a great low-calorie vegetable that is rich in water, aiding in weight loss, and hydration.