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:
1 cup uncooked orzo
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
On a baking sheet, toss chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until vegetables are golden and tender.
While veggies roast, cook the orzo in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine orzo, roasted veggies and chickpeas, and crumbled feta.
Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
You can prep the roasted veggies and orzo up to 3 days ahead.
For a vegan version, simply leave out the feta or use a dairy-free alternative.
Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra brightness.
Swap orzo with quinoa, couscous, or brown rice for a gluten-free or grain variation.
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