Description
A delightful and healthy twist on traditional orzo, featuring baked feta cheese for a creamy texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 200g feta cheese
- 1 cup 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 orzo, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the feta is golden and the orzo is cooked.
- Stir everything together before serving and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Healthy Baked Feta Orzo, Mediterranean Orzo, Baked Feta Recipe