Orzo With Roasted Vegetables (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten Recipe

Name: Orzo With Roasted Vegetables (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 lb orzo pasta; Dressing; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2 lemons); 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; Assemble; 4 scallions, minced (white and green parts); 1/4 cup pignolis, toasted (pine nuts); 3/4 lb good feta, 1/2 inch diced (not crumbled); 15 fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne

Servings: persons

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 olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb orzo pasta
Dressing
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Assemble
4 scallions, minced (white and green parts)
1/4 cup pignolis, toasted (pine nuts)
3/4 lb good feta, 1/2 inch diced (not crumbled)
15 fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Toss the eggplant, bell peppers, onion, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan.
3
Roast for 40 minutes, until browned, turning once with a spatula.
4
Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender.
5
Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
6
Add the roasted vegetables to the pasta, scraping all the liquid and seasonings from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.
7
For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour on the pasta and vegetables.
8
Let cool to room temperature, then add the scallions, pignolis, feta, and basil.
9
Check the seasonings, and serve at room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Orzo With Roasted Vegetables (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orzo With Roasted Vegetables (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten

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