Fridge Supper Surprise
This has to be one of the easiest ‘WHAT IS IN THE FRIDGE’ supper recipe. Check out what you have and use vegetables accordingly. If you have not got one of the below either leave out or substitute. I should also comment that being a GREEK food lover, I always have feta cheese in my fridge and yes, the thinking behind this easy recipe is definitely Greek flavours inspired. …. By the way I had a few veggie left overs, which I WOK fried the following night for a Chinese style supper.
This delightful recipe can be seen in an instagram ‘how to make’ reel. Click this link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0B_1iKoi5m/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Ingredients
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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200g Feta cheese
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250g orzo
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Out of the Fridge Vegetables
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2 corn on the cob- prepared, kernels only
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1 red onion- roughly chopped
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2 garlic cloves- roughly chopped
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Small bunch of asparagus- small slices
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200g butternut squash- cut into small cubes
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4 stems of celery- washed and cut into small slices
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100g cherry tomatoes- washed, left whole
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90g unsalted butter- cubed
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Spices
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1 tsp chilli flakes- optional
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Herbs
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1 tsp dried sage
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2 fresh bay leaves- or dried
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2 sprigs of fresh rosemary- or 1 tsp dried
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Few sprigs of fresh mint- inely chopped, or 1 tsp dried
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Liquid
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240ml vegetable stock
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2 tbsp cream
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Cheese Topping
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100g tasty cheddar- grated
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50g parmesan- grated
Instructions
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01 OPEN THE FRIDGE and select ingredients.
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Prepare vegetables:
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02 Wash and chop as advised above.
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Start:
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03 Using a large oven proof baking dish, glug olive oil on the base. Place feta in the centre, tip orzo all around.
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Veggies:
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04 Disperse all the vegetables in small mounds around the feta and on top of the orzo. Do the same with the garlic, chilli flakes, bay leaves, rosemary and mint.
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Cream & Liquid:
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05 Tip large spoonfuls of cream over the top and finally add the vegetable stock. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Add knobs of unsalted butter.
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Cook:
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06 Cover with tin foil and place in a hot oven to bake 30 minutes or so until orzo soft and vegetables tender.
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Smash:
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07 Remove from oven. Remove lid and SMASH all ingredients together.
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Cheesy topping:
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08 When all ingredients well mixed, top surface with grated cheddar and parmesan. Replace into the oven for a further cook 15 minutes or so.
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Serve:
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09 Delicious hot on its own or with your favourite salad.
Notes
This easy recipe can be assembled ahead, covered with tin foil and kept in the fridge until cooking is required.
