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Cherry Tomato Feta Orzo (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

This one-pot cherry tomato feta orzo puts a GLP 1 friendly spin on the viral baked feta pasta trend — easy, creamy, and full of protein.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, glp 1 friendly, one-pot
Servings: 4
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Benjamin

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 oz feta crumbled
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Greek seasoning blend

Instructions

  • Add the orzo and the olive oil to a skillet and mix to coat.
  • Turn the stove to low heat, and stir occasionally until the orzo begins to brown.
  • As the orzo begins to toast, stir more frequently and adjust the heat if needed to ensure that it does not burn.
  • When the orzo has toasted to a golden brown color, add the chicken stock to the pan and stir to ensure that the orzo does not clump together as it begins to cook.
  • Add the Greek seasoning blend, or any other seasonings of your choice, stir and allow the pan to come to a simmer.
  • Continue to cook for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is al dente and is beginning to absorb the rest of the stock.
  • If you like a more cooked tomato and creamy cheese sauce, add the remaining ingredients now to continue to cook, and stir occasionally until the desired doneness is achieved.
  • For a more firm dish that photographs a bit better, cook the orzo until further along before adding the remaining ingredients. Cook for a briefer period until the desired doneness is achieved.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 3mg