Description
Baked Feta Orzo is a delightful and easy dish combining creamy feta cheese, tender orzo pasta, and fresh cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 block feta cheese (200g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the orzo, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish.
- Pour in enough water to cover the orzo.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the orzo is cooked and the feta is golden.
- Stir everything together until creamy.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat with a splash of water to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Feta Orzo, pasta, vegetarian recipe, Mediterranean, easy dinner