Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Anniversary Dinner

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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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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.

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recipe Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
Danielle San Diego, CA 11-04-2009
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The best recipe ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is honesly my favorite dish..I love it! It takes me longer to make then the recipe states but that is the only reason I... don't make it all the time.Read more
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jennifer san diego, CA 11-02-2009
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my new go-to dish! As a vegetarian, it's hard to find good, filling veggie based meal that won't leave me hungry 30... minutes later. I used zucchini and summer squash instead of egglplant and cut down on the oil in the dressing, as the veggies already had enough and I was worried that it might come out too greasy. I also used 1lb of orzo instead of 1/2. This is such a great recipe. I could make and eat it all the time! Read more
recipe Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
Dee Milton, GA 10-28-2009
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Irresistible roasted veggie taste
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The vegetables in this recipe are exceptional. In fact, if your family is anything like mine there won't be any left on the... pan to add to the pasta. Now I generally stop at the roasted veggies and make it a healthy, delicious side for family dinner. Excellent with Ina's parmesan chicken. Throw in a few diced red potatoes to punch up the substance as a side dish. Also excellent with the pasta, although I rarely bother :) Read more
recipe Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
Carmella West Suffield, CT 10-25-2009
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A Keeper
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I simply love this recipe. I was worried when I saw lemon juice as the dressing, but the flavors work so well together with... the Feta cheese. I am definitely going to make this again and again in the future. A definite keeper. My mom, who is very particiular of food, loved it too. So if you can get a thumbs up from her, it is definitely one to try. Thanks Ina. I am never disappointed when I make one of your recipes. Read more
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marsha mahopac, NY 10-21-2009
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"the Bomb!!!"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The combination of flavors are wonderful--did cut back on the marinade and will use the rest for salads!!!!! It's a good idea... to get the prep out of the way or it can become time consuming --but well worth the effort!!!!! Very deliscious!!!! Marsha,Mahopac,N.Y.Read more
recipe Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
ALISON seattle, WA 10-11-2009
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was SO GOOD! I didn't have feta so I used Parmesan like another reviewer recommended. I will try with feta next time... just to see the difference. Awesome recipe!Read more