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Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo with Kale

A rich, creamy one-pot fall dinner made with tender butternut squash, orzo pasta, and fresh kale for a comforting and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups butternut squash diced
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Stir in butternut squash and spices, cook until slightly tender.
  4. Add orzo and broth, simmer until pasta is cooked.
  5. Stir in kale until wilted.
  6. Mix in cream and parmesan until smooth.
  7. Serve warm with extra cheese.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute cream with coconut milk and parmesan with nutritional yeast.