EASY LEMONY ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND FETA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Toss the bell peppers, onion, and eggplant with the olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan. Roast the vegetables for about 20 minutes, and then toss in the garlic. (Do not add it earlier or it will burn). Roast for about 20 minutes more, or until browned, turning once or twice with a large spatula.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo in plenty of boiling salted water for about 7 minutes, until tender. Do not over cook. Drain the orzo and transfer to a large serving bowl. When the roasted vegetables are done and while they are still warm, add them to the pasta, scraping all the liquid and seasonings from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. (It makes more than what you will actually need for this recipe)
- Pour some (but not all of the dressing) on the pasta and vegetables. Let everything come to room temperature, then add the toppings: scallions, pine nuts, Greek Feta, and fresh basil. Gently toss everything to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.
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Tori Penny
pennyt22@hotmail.comI made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
Ayush Jaiswal
ajaiswal@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I also like that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Rashid Iqbal
iqbal_rashid62@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of orzo, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The vegetables were roasted perfectly and the feta cheese added a nice touch.
angel Jones
angel-jones@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add more vegetables and maybe a different type of cheese.
Sakurajima
sakurajima3@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Lindah Lirunjilu
lirunjilul@yahoo.comI had some trouble getting the orzo to cook evenly. Some of it was still crunchy, while some of it was overcooked.
Hadiqa Mughal
hadiqa_m5@yahoo.comI found this dish to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.
Bznnan a Bana
bana-b74@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too lemony for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.
Obeng Jennifer
o_j83@hotmail.fr5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.
shaquan
shaquan31@gmail.comThis dish is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I highly recommend it!
Prince Ahmed
a_prince15@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon and roasted vegetables really shine through.
Adil Khaniii
k-a53@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite recipes to make for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sonja ten Haaf
h.s51@gmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and how easy it was to make.
La Nena Rivera
lan59@yahoo.comThis lemony orzo dish was a delight! The roasted vegetables added a nice crunch and sweetness, while the feta cheese provided a salty tang. The flavors all came together perfectly.