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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Orzo with Sausage and Spinach

A hearty and nutritious dish combining roasted butternut squash, black beans, orzo pasta, sausage, and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
Pasta and Beans
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
Meat
  • 1 lb Italian sausage removed from casings
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Liquid
  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Method
 

Roast the Butternut Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender.
Cook the Sausage
  1. In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare the Orzo
  1. In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the roasted butternut squash, black beans, cooked sausage, and spinach to the pot with the orzo. Stir in garlic powder and oregano. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
Serve
  1. Serve warm, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or spices according to your taste. This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the sausage.

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