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ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

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Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

 


INGREDIENTS

  • 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
  • For the dressing:
  • 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
  • To assemble:
  • 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

DIRECTIONS

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.



RECIPE REVIEWS

Feb/13/2008 05:02 pm flowers
mmm sounds delicious, thanks
Feb/13/2008 11:02 pm axellf
Hi Krista, Thanks for sharing this healthy recipe, however when we decide to make it we'll have to reduce to the amount of salt, because I try to stay around 1500 mg of sodium per day. Have a Super Day! God Bless, Axel & Kathie
Feb/14/2008 11:02 pm cheesecake
Looks delicious! I saw the episode where Ina made this recipe and I've been meaning to look it up...
Feb/14/2008 11:02 pm cheesecake
Looks delicious! I saw the episode where Ina made this recipe and I've been meaning to look it up...
Feb/15/2008 12:02 am kiki
I saw the episode and just had to try it. I bought all the stuff today andI am going to make it saturday for my son's birhtday! I hope you all enjoy it!

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