Description
A delightful dish combining creamy feta cheese with tender orzo pasta and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g orzo pasta
- 200g feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 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 powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Crumble the feta cheese on top of the mixture.
- Add 3 cups of water to the baking dish and stir to combine.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the orzo is cooked and the feta is golden.
- Stir everything together before serving and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste. You can include different vegetables or proteins to make it more filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked feta, orzo, pasta, vegetarian, Mediterranean