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.

Ssempijja Deogratious
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The roasted vegetables were especially popular, and many people asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kubo TV
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The roasted vegetables are so flavorful and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the feta cheese and herbs, which add a nice tang and freshness to the dish. Ove


Donrique Scheepers
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. I used a variety of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and red peppers. The roasting process brought out the natural sweetness of the vegetables. I also added a bit of lemon zest to the orzo


Taher Shah
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The roasted vegetables were especially popular with my kids. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cursed 4KT
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This is now my go-to recipe for orzo. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the roasted vegetables, and the feta cheese and herbs add a nice touch. I've also tried this recipe with different types of vegetables, such as broccoli


Penzo De Dj
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. I used a variety of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and red peppers. The roasting process brought out the natural sweetness of the vegetables. I also added a bit of lemon zest to the orzo


Emilia Bosquez
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but this dish changed my mind. The roasted vegetables were so flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Casey Thomas
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add more vegetables. I used a whole bag of frozen mixed vegetables, but I think it would have been even better with more.


Rubecca Paes
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The roasted vegetables were especially popular, and many people asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Musabin Shomsher
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This orzo with roasted vegetables recipe was a hit! The vegetables were perfectly roasted and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the feta cheese and herbs, which added a nice tang and freshness to the dish. Over