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Fried Feta Pasta (Orzo) with Herb Salad
Serves 2
20 mins prep
25 mins cook
45 mins total
This isn’t like a feta pasta recipe you have seen before – this is my Greek inspired fried feta pasta recipe!
Fried Feta
Orzo Pasta with Herb Salad
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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.