ROASTED VEGETABLES W/TAHINI SAUCE OVER ORZO

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I concocted this for RSC #7. I love the earthiness of roasted/grilled vegetables; I think they taste best prepared this way. I wanted a sauce that was a bit different with a lot of flavor. And the kids wanted pasta. ;)

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 baby eggplants
2 bell peppers, any color
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cooked garbanzo beans (may use canned)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup tahini
1 cup vegetable stock
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/4 teaspoon salt
0.5 (16 ounce) box orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Quarter the eggplant & peppers, put into large bowl with tomatoes & coat w/olive oil. Either grill or roast in a 350F oven on a baking sheet until softened & charred. *Note: the tomatoes will not take as long. Start eggplant & peppers 1st.* This will take 10 - 15 minutes, depending on your oven or how hot your grill is. When they are done, sprinkle with kosher salt & place on a platter. Sprinkle with garbanzo beans.
  • Sauce: Whisk hot vegetable stock into tahini. Add garlic, lemon juice & zest, and salt.
  • Serve vegetables over orzo & top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.9, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 797.5, Carbohydrate 87, Fiber 18.6, Sugar 11.1, Protein 19.9

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