Healthy Baked Feta Orzo: A Delicious Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and healthy twist on comfort food, featuring baked feta and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 block feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the orzo, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the feta in the center of the dish and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the spinach and basil.
- Mix well and serve warm.
Notes
- For a more flavorful dish, try adding garlic or lemon zest.
- This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Healthy Baked Feta Orzo