Dump-and-Bake Mediterranean Orzo
A warm, comforting dish featuring Mediterranean flavors all mixed together in one pot, perfect for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked orzo
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the uncooked orzo, vegetable broth, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach in a large casserole dish. Toss gently.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 25 minutes.
- Add crumbled feta on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Stir well before serving.
- Enjoy your meal!
Notes
For added flavor, serve with warm pita bread, fresh green salad, or tzatziki. You can also add cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken for protein.
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: orzo, Mediterranean, easy recipe, dump and bake, vegetarian