Description
This Feta & Veggie Bowl with Orzo & Chickpeas is a bright, wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired dish loaded with roasted vegetables, creamy feta, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. It’s nourishing, flexible, and perfect for both quick dinners and make-ahead lunches—warm or chilled!
Ingredients
- For the Bowl:
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1 cup uncooked orzo
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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 zucchini, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1/2 red onion, sliced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Dressing:
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp red wine vinegar
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 garlic clove, minced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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On a baking sheet, toss chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until vegetables are golden and tender.
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While veggies roast, cook the orzo in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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In a large bowl, combine orzo, roasted veggies and chickpeas, and crumbled feta.
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Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
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You can prep the roasted veggies and orzo up to 3 days ahead.
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For a vegan version, simply leave out the feta or use a dairy-free alternative.
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Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra brightness.
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Swap orzo with quinoa, couscous, or brown rice for a gluten-free or grain variation.
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Tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Salad Bowl
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 17mg