Healthy Baked Feta Orzo That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Experience a flavorful escape with this Healthy Baked Feta Orzo, packed with colorful veggies, creamy goodness, and a Mediterranean twist.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bake

1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil for a lighter flavor
1 block Feta Cheese can substitute with goat cheese
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
1 cup Asparagus chopped; substitute with broccoli or green beans

For the Pasta

1 cup Orzo Pasta

For the Flavor

1 cup Fresh Basil or dried basil (1/3 amount)
2 tablespoons Chives or green onions/scallions
1/2 cup Mascarpone Cheese can use cream cheese or Greek yogurt
2 cups Baby Spinach or substitute with kale
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

oven-safe pan
Large pot
Colander

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and drizzle olive oil over the feta in a large oven-safe pan.
Add halved cherry tomatoes and chopped asparagus around the feta, then roast for an additional 12-15 minutes.
Cook the orzo pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
Mash the baked feta and mix in the cooked orzo, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess.
Fold in baby spinach, mascarpone, basil, and chives. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow feta to sit at room temperature for better melting. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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