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    Greek Eggplant Feta Casserole


    Source of Recipe


    Internet


    List of Ingredients


    • 2 medium eggplants, sliced 1/2 inch
    • 1 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1 lb. lean ground beef
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
    • 1 sweet red pepper, diced
    • 3 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 can (28 oz.) peeled whole tomatoes (with juice), chopped
    • 2 cups uncooked orzo
    • 3 cups defatted chicken broth
    • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 2/3 cup minced fresh parsley


    Instructions


    1. Preheat broiler. Place sliced eggplant on broiler pan and spray with olive oil and lightly salt. Broil 5 minutes, turn over and spray with olive oil, lightly salt and broil 5 minutes. Remove and cool. Cut into cubes and set aside.
    2. Heat a large frying pan over medium high heat, add olive oil. Saute the ground beef and onion. Add garlic, peppers and oregano and saute until done.
    3. Add the cubed eggplant, tomatoes (with juice), orzo, broth and half of the feta cheese. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, until orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
    4. Sprinkle the parsley and remaining feta cheese over top and serve. Serves 8.
 

 

 

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