Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan dish featuring baked feta, tender vegetables, and orzo pasta. Perfect for a quick, nutritious vegetarian meal with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g orzo pasta
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 200g feta cheese block
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 500ml vegetable broth (or water)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a large baking dish, add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Make a space in the center of the dish and place the feta block.
- Sprinkle the orzo evenly around the vegetables and feta.
- Pour the vegetable broth evenly over the mixture.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and stir everything together, breaking up the feta. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until orzo is fully cooked and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Use whole wheat orzo for a healthier option.
- For added spice, sprinkle with chili flakes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: one-pan, feta, veggie, orzo, baked, Mediterranean, vegetarian dinner