ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

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This recipe is a slight variation of a wonderful summer dish invented by Sarah Leah Chase in her book The Open House Cookbook.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small eggplant, peeled and 3/4-inch diced
1 red bell pepper, 1-inch diced
1 yellow bell pepper, 1-inch diced
1 red onion, peeled and 1-inch diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound orzo or rice-shaped pasta
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, minced (white and green parts)
1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts), toasted
3/4 pound good feta, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
15 fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss the eggplant, bell peppers, onion, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan. Roast for 40 minutes, until browned, turning once with a spatula.
  • Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the roasted vegetables to the pasta, scraping all the liquid and seasonings from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.
  • For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour on the pasta and vegetables. Let cool to room temperature, then add the scallions, pignolis, feta, and basil. Check the seasonings, and serve at room temperature.

zulfquara ali
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often make it with a variety of vegetables that I have on hand.


Aidan Ahmed
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!


Shahid Thari
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I especially love the roasted vegetables.


Rebecca Okai
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but this dish was surprisingly good. The roasted vegetables were very flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


Roshan Bhattarai
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Overall, this is a good recipe. It's easy to make and the roasted vegetables are a great addition. I would recommend using a little less oil next time.


MH Alauddin
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The orzo was a bit overcooked, but the roasted vegetables were delicious.


Kira Rouse
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Walton Primo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.


almoreen settley
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The roasted vegetables add a lot of flavor to the dish, and the orzo is a nice change from rice or pasta.


Samsung J7prime
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The roasted vegetables were especially good. I used a variety of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and red peppers. The orzo was also cooked perfectly.


Consuelo Marin
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This orzo with roasted vegetables was a hit! The vegetables were perfectly roasted and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. The whole dish came together in just 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight meal.