Recipe: Caramelized Eggplant & Onion Orzo — Recipes from The Kitchn

All of summer's abundance — hearty eggplant, juicy tomatoes, colorful peppers, and fragrant basil — come together in this quick and easy skillet dinner that's perfectly suited for busy weeknights. Caramelized onions are added in to bring depth to this meatless meal, and the orzo is toasted right in the pan to ensure there's just the right amount of texture and flavor. It's the kind of dish you want to eat when your attempts to keep the kitchen cool has you suddenly bored of no-cook salads and sandwiches for dinner.

If you're willing to turn on the stove for just 30 minutes, you'll be rewarded with something homey and satisfying that's got serious eye appeal. It's a vibrant dinner that's fresh enough for summer, yet comforting enough that it finishes off a long day right.

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