One Pan Mediterranean Meal Prep Orzo Dump & Bake
This bake is so perfectly creamy and packed with so many nutrients. I think I’ve really outdone myself with this one – I’m getting so hungry all over again just writing this out😮💨 And the best part? It’s one pan – perfect for those weeknight dinners (& for meatless Monday too ;))
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup asparagus diced
- 1 2/3 cup water
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 2 cup spinach
- 1 cup feta reserve some to top
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (1 in beginning, 1 at end with feta)
- Mediterranean blend seasoning -
- Seasonings: garlic powder, pepper, salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the vegetables by dicing the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and asparagus.
- In a baking dish, toss the diced vegetables with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Mediterranean seasoning, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- * Bake for 20 minutes until slightly softened.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir in the uncooked orzo, water, spinach, another squeeze of lemon, and additional seasonings to taste. Mix well.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed. Stir halfway through if needed.
- Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well
- Bake for another 4-5 minutes until the feta softens and the dish is heated through.
- Top off with parsley. Enjoy this vibrant and creamy Mediterranean-inspired meal!
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