LENTIL AND ORZO STEW WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT
For rich, golden cubes of roasted eggplant, a high-temperature oven is crucial. Here, lentils and pasta make for a hearty stew, and the coriander seeds introduce a robust, clean flavor. Use a mortar and pestle, a spice grinder or the base of a wine bottle to crush the seeds, opening them up before they're tossed with the eggplant. Serve this stew warm or hot, topped with an aged, salty cheese like ricotta salata or feta, and a soft-poached egg if you like. The lemon zest and juice are essential and enhance the finish.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories soups and stews, side dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the eggplant with 1/4 cup olive oil and crushed coriander seeds until coated; season with salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until eggplant is tender and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, giving the baking sheet a shake halfway through roasting to toss the eggplant pieces for even cooking.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the carrot, onion and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato paste begins to darken on the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils until coated. Pour in stock or water and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the type and age of lentils you use.
- Stir in the orzo and cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the roasted eggplant pieces and large shavings of ricotta salata, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 608, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1472 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams
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Al Ameen
[email protected]I was looking for a new lentil soup recipe and I'm so glad I found this one! This stew is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils, orzo, and roasted eggplant. I will definitely be making this again!
Tiarra Gounden
[email protected]This stew is delicious! I love the combination of lentils, orzo, and roasted eggplant. The stew is also very filling and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!
Joe watty
[email protected]I made this stew for my family last night and they loved it! The stew is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter night. I will definitely be making this again!
Raju Pariyar
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from a previous meal and I was looking for a way to use them up. This stew was the perfect solution! It's easy to make and it's really delicious. I will definitely be ma
KAshi MEHAR
[email protected]I was looking for a new lentil soup recipe and I'm so glad I found this one! This stew is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils, orzo, and roasted eggplant. I will definitely be making this again!
Shezadi _69
[email protected]This stew is delicious! I love the combination of lentils, orzo, and roasted eggplant. The stew is also very filling and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!
Conan does stuff
[email protected]I made this stew for my family last night and they loved it! The stew is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter night. I will definitely be making this again!
Quinnie The Pooh
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from a previous meal and I was looking for a way to use them up. This stew was the perfect solution! It's easy to make and it's really delicious. I will definitely be ma
lol gamer
[email protected]I was looking for a new lentil soup recipe and I'm so glad I found this one! This stew is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils, orzo, and roasted eggplant. I will definitely be making this again!
Rokeya Akter
[email protected]This stew is delicious! I love the combination of lentils, orzo, and roasted eggplant. The stew is also very filling and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!
Saadulla Khan
[email protected]I made this stew for my family last night and they loved it! The stew is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter night. I will definitely be making this again!
Md Wasim Ahmed
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from a previous meal and I was looking for a way to use them up. This stew was the perfect solution! It's easy to make and it's really delicious. I will definitely be ma
Tony Perri
[email protected]I was looking for a new lentil soup recipe and I'm so glad I found this one! This stew is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils, orzo, and roasted eggplant. I will definitely be making this again!
Nauman fiaz
[email protected]This stew is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so well-balanced and the stew is really hearty and filling. I love that it's also a relatively healthy dish. I will definitely be making this again and again!
md mokaddes islam
[email protected]I made this stew last night and it was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The lentils and orzo were cooked perfectly and the roasted eggplant added a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
Melaku Shume
[email protected]This lentil and orzo stew with roasted eggplant is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The lentils and orzo provide a good source of protein and fiber, while the roasted eggplant adds a smoky and slightly bitter flavo