Baked Tomato & Feta Rice

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Juicy roasted tomatoes and creamy melted feta are the stars in this flavorful casserole. Made in just one baking dish, this hearty dinner is the perfect choice for weeknights when you want minimal cleanup. If you want to amp up the tomato flavor, try adding chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the casserole.

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
an image of the ingredients to make the Baked Tomato & Feta Rice Casserole

Robby Lozano

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups cherry tomatoes

  • cups brown rice

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano, plus leaves for garnish

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups boiling water

  • 1 (6-ounce) block feta cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a broiler-safe 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Combine 5 cups tomatoes, 1½ cups rice, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon oregano and ½ teaspoon each ground pepper, crushed red pepper (if using) and salt in the prepared dish. Carefully pour in 3 cups boiling water; stir until the mixture is well combined and the rice is fully submerged. Nestle 1 (6-ounce) block feta in the center of the mixture. Tightly cover the dish with foil. Bake, undisturbed, until the rice is tender and the tomatoes are soft, about 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue baking until the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes more.

    Robby Lozano

  3. Increase oven temperature to broil. Broil until the feta is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven and stir until the feta is broken into small pieces throughout the rice mixture. Garnish with oregano, if desired.

    an image of the Baked Tomato & Feta Rice Casserole

    Robby Lozano

EatingWell.com, January 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274 Calories
8g Fat
43g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1½ cups
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g 18%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Vitamin A 89µg
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 5%
Folate 38µg
Vitamin K 12µg
Sodium 452mg 20%
Calcium 181mg 14%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 92mg 22%
Potassium 457mg 10%
Zinc 2mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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