Creamy Orzo with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Bliss
A delicious creamy orzo dish featuring roasted butternut squash and fresh spinach, perfect for any meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-30 minutes.
- In a pot, cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted.
- Add roasted butternut squash and cooked orzo to the skillet.
- Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream, mix thoroughly, and season with nutmeg.
- Serve hot, garnished as desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Add additional spices for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, roasted butternut squash, spinach