Description
A delightful blend of creamy and savory, this Creamy Roasted Tomato Orzo with Whipped Feta is perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh basil leaves
- Chopped parsley
- Cracked black pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 25 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the orzo in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- For the whipped feta, blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the tomatoes are done, combine them with the cooked orzo.
- Serve the orzo mixture topped with whipped feta and garnish with fresh basil, parsley, cracked black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins to make this dish even heartier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Creamy Roasted Tomato Orzo, Whipped Feta, Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian Dish