Courgette Orzo Traybake

This courgette orzo traybake with garlic, chilli and feta makes for an easy and delicious dinner.

Substitutes? 

  • No feta? Use grated cheddar instead. 
  • Vegan? Use a vegan cheese alternative instead. 
  • No pumpkin seeds? Try with pine nuts instead.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

300 g Courgettes (coarsely grated)

100 g Orzo

1 tsp Garlic powder

a pinch of chilli flakes (or to taste)

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

200 ml Vegetable stock

Salt & pepper

50 g Feta

1 tbsp Pumpkin seeds

1 Lemon (zested)

Recipe:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180c fan/5 gas mark.
  2. Add to a baking dish the orzo, grated courgette, garlic powder, chilli flakes, olive oil, vegetable stock, lemon zest and a generous pinch of both salt and pepper. Mix well and cover with foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the foil, give everything a good stir and scatter over the feta and pumpkin seeds. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the feta is golden. Serve hot with lemon juice if you like.
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How to store

Store in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.