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Roasted Eggplant Orzotto

Roasted Eggplant Orzotto

with DIY Pesto and Arugula-Tomato Salad
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Calories
643 kcal
Protein
24g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Tree nuts
  • Milk
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
/ serving 2 people

56 g

Red Onion

10 g

Garlic

400 g

Baby Eggplant

10 g

Basil

28 g

Pine Nuts

(Contains: Tree nuts)

56 g

Baby Arugula

28 g

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Lemon

170 g

Orzo

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit

Vegetable Broth Concentrate

80 g

Tomato

Not included in your delivery

Oil*

Energy (kJ)2690 kJ
Calories643 kcal
Fat5 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Carbohydrate88 g
Sugar10 g
Dietary Fiber20 g
Protein24 g
Cholesterol12 mg
Sodium540 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Baking Sheet
Garlic Press
Zester
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Cups
Medium Bowl

Cooking Steps

1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (to roast the eggplant). Start prepping when your oven comes up to temperature!

ROAST EGGPLANT
2

Wash and dry all produce.* Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes. On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss the eggplant with a drizzle of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the centre of the oven until golden-brown, 20-25 min.

PREP
3

Meanwhile, mince or grate the garlic. Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Finely chop the basil leaves (including the stems). Chop half the arugula. Zest the lemon, then cut into wedges.

TOAST PINE NUTS
4

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts to the dry pan. Cook, stirring often, until golden-brown and toasted, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) Transfer to a plate.

COOK ORZO
5

Add a drizzle of oil to the same pan, then half the red onion and half the garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, 2-3 min. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the orzo, broth concentrate and 2 cups water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min.

MAKE PESTO AND TOMATO SALAD
6

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the basil, chopped arugula, Parmesan, pine nuts, half the lemon zest and remaining garlic with a drizzle of oil – just enough to make the mixture runny! Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. In another medium bowl, combine the remaining lemon zest and a drizzle of oil. Add the tomatoes, remaining arugula and remaining onions.

FINISH AND SEVER
7

Stir the eggplant and the pesto into the orzo. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the roasted eggplant orzo and arugula-tomato salad between plates. Squeeze over a lemon wedge, if desired.