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Healthy Baked Feta Orzo

Creamy Healthy Baked Feta Orzo for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Healthy Baked Feta Orzo combines creamy pasta and roasted veggies for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Orzo
  • 2 cups Orzo Cook to al dente.
For the Cheese
  • 8 ounces Feta Cheese Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Mascarpone Or use cream cheese.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Asparagus Chopped.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 3 cups Spinach Or use kale or Swiss chard.
For Seasoning & Garnish
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting.
  • 1 tablespoon Basil Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Chives Chopped.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Extras
  • 1 cup Grilled Chicken or Shrimp Optional protein to add.

Equipment

  • Oven-safe pan
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a large oven-safe pan and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for about 8 minutes.
  3. Add chopped asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes around the feta and roast for an additional 12-15 minutes.
  4. Boil a large pot of salted water, add the orzo, and cook according to package instructions until al dente, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
  5. Mash the roasted feta with a fork until smooth and creamy.
  6. Combine the drained orzo, mashed feta, and roasted veggies, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
  7. Fold in spinach and mascarpone cheese, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
  8. Serve with chopped fresh basil and chives on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and cheeses.

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