Fried Feta Pasta (Orzo) with Herb Salad
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
1069 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Fried Feta Pasta (Orzo) with Herb Salad
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This isn’t like a feta pasta recipe you have seen before – this is my Greek inspired fried feta pasta recipe!
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Ingredients
Fried Feta
- 2 half inch slices feta cheese (from a block of feta)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 egg or vegan egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- avocado oil for frying
Orzo Pasta with Herb Salad
- 1 cup dried orzo about 200g
- juice of one lemon, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- zest of one lemon
- salt and pepper
- 10 baby tomatoes, cut in half
Instructions
Fried Feta
- To prepare the feta, grab two deep bowls. Mix the panko, garlic powder, flour salt and pepper in one bowl. Whisk the egg of choice in another bowl.
- Dip the feta block in the egg mixture, turn to coat both sides. Remove and allow excess to drip off. Then, dip into the dry panko mixture, turning to coat both sides and pressing gently to adhere. Dip the feta again in each of the egg and panko mixture then set aside. Repeat with the second piece of feta cheese.
- In a medium skillet, heat 3 tablespoons avocado oil over medium-high heat. This may take 2-3 mins.
- Add the breaded feta slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
Orzo Pasta
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions and set aside 1/4 cup pasta water.
- While the orzo is cooking, make the herb salad. Mix together half of the lemon juice with chopped dill, oregano and parsley plus salt. Set aside.
- Add ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil to a skillet. Add the garlic and chili flakes. Cook until garlic just begins to bubble. Be careful here, you don't want the garlic to burn. Cook for 1-2 minutes to infuse the oil.
- Add ¼ cup pasta water, lemon zest and the rest of the lemon juice. Cook 2 more minutes.
- Stir in pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top orzo with fried feta, fresh herbs mixture and tomato halves.
Notes
- The fried feta on it's own would make a delicious appetizer. Serve topped with a drizzle of honey, fresh herbs and pinch of pepper.
- Try the fried feta on your favourite salad!
- The orzo pasta on it's own would can be packed and taken as a cold pasta salad for lunch.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1069kcal
(53%)
Carbohydrates
96.7g
(32%)
Protein
38.3g
(77%)
Fat
64.5g
(99%)
Saturated Fat
27.1g
(136%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
27.6g
Cholesterol
133.5mg
(45%)
Sodium
2687.4mg
(112%)
Fiber
14.5g
(58%)
Sugar
31.2g
(62%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1069 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1069kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 96.7g | 32% |
| Protein | 38.3g | 77% |
| Fat | 64.5g | 99% |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1g | 136% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27.6g | 138% |
| Cholesterol | 133.5mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 2687.4mg | 112% |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 58% |
| Sugar | 31.2g | 62% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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