Description
Indulge in the comforting blend of creamy orzo, pumpkin spice, and roasted acorn squash with Chaos Cake Pumpkin Orzo Acorn. This delightful dish warms your soul and elevates any gathering, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive celebration. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it promises to be a family favorite that brings laughter and joy to the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 medium acorn squash (cubed)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice blend
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping onion and garlic, and cubing the acorn squash.
- Cook orzo in boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add cubed acorn squash and pumpkin spice; sauté for about 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth; let simmer for flavor melding.
- Fold in cooked orzo and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg