One-Pot Greek Orzo with Tomatoes and Feta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A comforting one-pot meal combining orzo pasta with ripe tomatoes, olives, and crumbled feta cheese, infused with Mediterranean herbs. This Greek recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs orzo pasta, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 pint, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup, pitted and sliced kalamata olives
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large deep skillet or wide saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes and 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives to the pan. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and release juices.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup orzo pasta, 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and gently fold in 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil. Let sit covered for 2 minutes to allow the feta to soften slightly before serving.