Description
Healthy Baked Feta Orzo is a creamy, veggie-packed dinner baked in one pan with feta, spinach, and tomatoes. It’s the kind of weeknight comfort food that feels cozy but is secretly light and nutritious! Plus, it’s easily customizable and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or prepping ahead. This is your new go-to pasta bake—flavorful, hearty, and anything but boring!!
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups dry orzo pasta
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1 block (7 oz) feta cheese (reduced-fat if desired)
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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½ small red onion, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 ½ cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for more flavor)
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a large 9×13″ baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, spinach, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
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Place the block of feta in the center of the dish.
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Sprinkle dry orzo evenly around the feta, then pour the broth over everything. Press the orzo down slightly to ensure it’s submerged.
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Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. If needed, cover loosely with foil in the last 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.
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Remove from the oven and stir in the lemon juice, mixing everything together until the feta melts into a creamy sauce.
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Top with fresh basil and serve warm!
Notes
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Want to add protein? Toss in cooked shredded chicken or chickpeas before baking.
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Swap spinach with chopped kale or arugula.
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Use gluten-free orzo or rice for a gluten-free version.
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Make it dairy-free with vegan feta alternatives.
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Tastes even better the next day—perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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