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Creamy Orzo with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach

Creamy Orzo with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach
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Creamy Orzo with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach is a delightful, heartwarming dish that beautifully marries the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with creamy orzo pasta. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights yet special enough to impress at family gatherings. With vibrant spinach adding both color and nutrition, this dish brings together wholesome ingredients in under an hour. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you serving up comfort food that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 small butternut squash (about 3 cups), peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1½ cups orzo pasta
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp plant-based butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup plant-based cream
  • 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and golden.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt plant-based butter and sauté minced garlic for about a minute. Add orzo pasta, toasting lightly for around 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for approximately 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in nutritional yeast and plant-based cream until melted. Fold in the chopped spinach just until wilted.
  5. Gently mix in the roasted butternut squash, adjusting seasoning as needed before serving warm.

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