Description
This Healthy Baked Feta Orzo is a creamy, flavor-packed dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, savory notes. The orzo pasta is perfectly al dente, enveloped in a luscious, tangy feta sauce, while the roasted vegetables add a delightful crunch and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- For the Feta Mixture:
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- For the Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the orzo for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- In a baking dish, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and bell pepper. Pour the feta mixture over the top and stir gently to combine.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the feta is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, simply place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Substitute feta with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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