Baked Tomato & Feta Rice
A simple and tasty dish that brings together bursting tomatoes and creamy feta cheese, perfect as a main dish or a side.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice (e.g., basmati, jasmine) Feel free to use your preferred rice.
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes These will burst in the oven.
- 1 block Feta cheese Use a block for baking.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra oil can be drizzled before serving.
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced Minced for better flavor infusion.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil, chopped Adds freshness to the dish.
- to taste Salt Season as desired.
- to taste Pepper Freshly ground is recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine rice and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil and add minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the feta cheese block in the middle of the dish.
Cooking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tomatoes are bursting and the rice is cooked.
- Remove from oven and stir in chopped fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Can be reheated in the microwave or oven. Optional: Add other veggies like spinach or bell peppers, and use goat cheese or mozzarella for variation.