Name: Grilled Eggplant Stuffed with Barilla® Orzo, Feta Cheese & Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Orzo; 2 Large Eggplants; 2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; To Taste Sea salt and black pepper; 1 6.5- Ounce Jar Romesco sauce*; 8 Ounces feta cheese, reduced fat, divided; 1 Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped; * If unable to find Romesco sauce, following is a recipe for homemade Romesco.; 1 4- Ounce large Roasted Red Pepper From a Jar; 1 Clove garlic; ½ Cup Almonds, Toasted; ¼ Cup Tomato Puree; 1 Tablespoon Italian Parsley, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Sherry vinegar; 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne; ½ Cup extra virgin olive oil; To Taste In food processor combine all ingredients except olive oil, salt and pepper. While food processor is running slow drizzle in olive oil. Process until smooth. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

Grilled Eggplant Stuffed with Barilla^® Orzo, Feta Cheese & Romesco Sauce

20 minutes

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Made with Barilla^® Classic Orzo pasta

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Orzo

2Large Eggplants

2Extra Virgin Olive Oil

To TasteSea salt and black pepper

16.5- Ounce Jar Romesco sauce*

8Ounces feta cheese, reduced fat, divided

1Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped

* If unable to find Romesco sauce, following is a recipe for homemade Romesco.

14- Ounce large Roasted Red Pepper From a Jar

1Clove garlic

½Cup Almonds, Toasted

¼Cup Tomato Puree

1Tablespoon Italian Parsley, Chopped

2Tablespoons Sherry vinegar

1Teaspoon smoked paprika

¼Teaspoon Cayenne

½Cup extra virgin olive oil

To TasteIn food processor combine all ingredients except olive oil, salt and pepper. While food processor is running slow drizzle in olive oil. Process until smooth. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Heat grill on high.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.

Step 3

Slice eggplants in ¼ inch thick long slices starting at stem. Rub slices of eggplant with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Grill each slice of eggplant for 1-minute rotate ½ a turn for another minute. Flip over and repeat.

Step 5

Combine pasta, Romesco and 6 ounces feta.

Step 6

On each slice of eggplant place pasta mixture and roll.

Step 7

Spray microwavable dish with non-stick spray. Place rolled stuffed eggplant in dish.

Step 8

Heat in microwave for 4 minutes until warmed through.

Step 9

Before serving, top with remaining feta and parsley.

Orzo

ORZO PASTA: THE RICE-SHAPED PASTA Orzo, which means "barley" in Italian, is used most traditionally in soups, but this very versatile, rice-shaped pasta has been widely adapted by chefs in Italy and America for both main courses as well as side dishes. Barilla^® Orzo is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Orzo

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Orzo

Shape

Orzo

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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