Boursin Orzo Bake
This easy baked orzo recipe is made with creamy Boursin cheese and fresh tomatoes for a delicious main dish or vegetarian side dish!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 5.3 ounce Boursin garlic and herb cheese
- 12 ounces orzo pasta (about 2 cups)
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, roughly torn
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
- kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add olive oil to a 9x13 inch baking dish and toss with the tomatoes and garlic cloves, with about 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Make a well in the center of the tomatoes and add the Boursin cheese. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the tomatoes from the oven and toss them around. Add in the orzo, broth, Italian seasoning, and torn spinach leaves. Stir it all together. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 400F or until all the liquid has absorbed in the orzo.
- Stir again to incorporate all the elements. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Top with fresh basil leaves and serve warm!
Notes
- For leftovers, the orzo will absorb more of the liquid and can become dry. Before reheating, stir in a splash of broth or heavy cream (for a creamy texture).
- To add protein, stir in grilled chicken or shrimp at the very end before topping with basil.
- This recipe makes roughly 6-8 side dish portions and 4 large main dish portions.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
