Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring creamy baked feta, nutty orzo, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme, dill, or oregano), for garnish
- Splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic until golden, being careful not to burn.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Transfer spinach and garlic to the pot with orzo; add crumbled feta.
- Toss the mixture and add a splash of lemon juice.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then bake for 20-25 minutes until feta is melted and golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve!
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute orzo with quinoa. Feel free to add other vegetables like roasted bell peppers or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked feta, orzo, spinach, vegetarian dinner, Mediterranean dish