Healthy Baked Feta Orzo: A Wholesome Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and nutritious twist on traditional baked feta pasta that combines orzo and healthy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine orzo, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the block of feta cheese in the center of the mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the feta is golden and the orzo is cooked.
- Remove from the oven, mix in the spinach, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Healthy Baked Feta Orzo, Comfort Food, Wholesome Recipes