A hearty and delicious vegetarian side dish with orzo, eggplant, and toasted Hazelnuts
Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 eggplant eggplant, cubed ¾" pieces
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ cup toasted chopped hazelnuts
¼ cup basil, chopped
¼ cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the orzo according to package instructions and set aside. In a medium-large pot, heat the butter and the olive oil on medium heat until the butter melts. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the eggplant and continue to saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked orzo, vinegar, hazelnuts, basil, and parsley. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Recipe by Savory Sweet Life at https://savorysweetlife.com/eggplant-orzo-with-toasted-hazelnuts/