Easy Feta Orzo Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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8 ounces of creamy feta cheese block
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2 cups of orzo pasta, uncooked
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4 cups of warm vegetable broth
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20 ounces of fresh cherry tomatoes
→ Seasonings & Greens
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2 teaspoons of freshly minced garlic
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1 teaspoon of dried oregano
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1 cup of fresh spinach leaves, tightly packed
# Instructions:
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Start by heating your oven to a nice hot 425°F. This temperature will help everything cook evenly and give you those beautiful caramelized edges.
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Take your baking dish and place that gorgeous block of feta right in the center. Then scatter the dry orzo all around it like you're creating a pasta moat around a cheese castle.
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Pour that warm vegetable broth over the orzo, making sure every piece gets covered. Then nestle in your cherry tomatoes, sprinkle the minced garlic everywhere, and dust the whole thing with oregano for that Mediterranean magic.
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Slide your dish into the hot oven and let it bubble away for about 30 minutes. You'll know it's ready when the orzo is perfectly tender and those tomatoes are bursting with concentrated flavor.
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Pull the dish out and quickly fold in your fresh spinach - it'll wilt beautifully from the residual heat. Pop it back in the oven for just 5 more minutes to let everything meld together perfectly.
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Remove from the oven and give everything a hearty stir, breaking up that creamy feta and mixing it through the orzo. Let it cool for a few minutes, then dive in and enjoy this comforting masterpiece!
# Notes:
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Store any leftovers in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 4 days - perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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You can freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers. Just thaw overnight in the fridge or warm up in the microwave when you're craving comfort food.