Baked Orzo with Roasted Peppers and Halloumi

Name: Baked Orzo with Roasted Peppers and Halloumi
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300 g Orzo; 3 pcs bell peppers; 250 g halloumi cheese; 200 g cherry tomatoes; 3 clove garlic; 30 ml olive oil; 5 g fresh thyme

Unique pasta bake using orzo, sweet roasted bell peppers, and salty halloumi for a delightful flavor contrast.

Total: 1 h 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 415
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbs: 48 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Orzo300 g
bell peppers3 pcs
halloumi cheese250 g
cherry tomatoes200 g
garlic3 clove
olive oil30 ml
fresh thyme5 g

Method

5 steps

Preheat oven to 200C. Toss halved bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic with olive oil on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
Boil orzo in salted water until al dente, then drain.
Combine the roasted vegetables and orzo in a baking dish, stirring in fresh thyme.
Top the mixture with sliced halloumi cheese.
Bake for 35 minutes until the halloumi is golden brown and the orzo is tender.