Description
A creamy and delicious orzo dish that features roasted butternut squash and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25 minutes.
- In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the orzo and broth, cooking until the orzo is al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and roasted squash.
- Cook until spinach wilts and everything is heated through.
- Season to taste and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with almond milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Protein: 12 g