Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo

• porsiyonlar: 4 servings
• aktif süre: 20 minutes
• toplam süre: 55 minutes

Malzemeler

1 butternut squash (peeled, tipped, seeds removed & small dice,, about 2 lbs. - heaping 4 cups $3.08*)

1 Tbsp vegetable oil ($0.04)

1 tsp salt (divided, $0.04)

1 tsp black pepper (divided,, freshly cracked $0.16)

½ onion (small dice,, 1 cup $0.30)

2 garlic cloves (minced,, 1 Tbsp $0.12)

1½ cups orzo pasta (uncooked, $0.78**)

3 cups vegetable broth ($0.39***)

⅛ tsp ground cinnamon ($0.01)

1 small bunch kale (washed, stripped, & chopped, 2 cups pressed $1.24****)

½ cup heavy cream ($0.62*****)

½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, $0.96)

Yöntemler

Prep the butternut squash

Gather and prepare all ingredients. Peel the butternut squash, cut off the ends, and cut the squash in half where the narrow neck meets the bulbous base. Slice the bulbous base in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, then cut both the neck and the seeded portion into small-sized cubes.

Brown the squash

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add the cubed butternut squash in an even layer. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the squash is tender and nicely browned on several sides.

Saute the aromatics

After 15 minutes, add the diced onions, garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onions are softened.

Combine orzo and broth

Add the orzo pasta, vegetable broth, and remaining salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Cook the orzo

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a medium simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to help break down the squash and orzo. This will help make it thick and creamy.

Add the kale and cream

After 10 minutes, add the cinnamon, chopped kale, and heavy cream. Stir until the kale has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Garish and serve

Divide the butternut squash orzo into bowls, sprinkle on the fresh Parmesan, and enjoy.

Beslenme

• Porsiyon Boyutu: 1 serving (~2 cups)
• Kalori: 524 kcal
• Toplam Yağ: 19 g
• Sodyum: 1544 mg
• Toplam Karbonhidrat: 77 g
• Diyet Lifi: 8 g
• Protein: 15 g