Baked Ratatouille Orzo

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Ingredients

For the ratatouille:
  7 oz (200 g) cherry tomatoes
  7 oz (200 g) eggplant (aubergine), cut into pieces
  7 oz (200 g) zucchini (courgette), sliced
  1 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced
  1 red onion, chopped
  2 cloves garlic, minced
For the orzo:
  14 oz (400 g) canned chopped tomatoes
  7 oz (200 g) spinach, roughly chopped
  10.6 oz (300 g) orzo pasta
  1 tsp miso paste
  1 tsp tahini

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

426

Fats

6 g

Protein

15 g

Carbs

78 g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C).
  • Place all chopped ratatouille vegetables and garlic into 12 x 8 in (30 cm x 22 cm) baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Roast in hot oven for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add canned tomatoes. Fill empty tomato can with water and pour it into dish.
  • Stir in spinach, orzo pasta, miso paste, tahini, and 1 teaspoon salt, ensuring miso and tahini are well distributed.
  • Return to oven and bake for a further 20 minutes until orzo is cooked.
  • Serve with fresh lemon juice, chopped basil, and red pepper flakes.