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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Orzo with Sausage and Spinach

Cozy Butternut Squash and Black Bean Orzo with Sausage and Spinach

This Butternut Squash and Black Bean Orzo with Sausage and Spinach is a healthy, cozy dish perfect for autumn nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Orzo Dish
  • 12 oz Orzo Pasta Can swap for ditalini or fusilli.
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Peeled, seeded, and diced.
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil For roasting and sautéing.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust to your taste.
  • 1 lb Sausage Consider chicken or turkey, or opt for plant-based.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans Rinsed and drained.
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Will wilt down.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice For brightness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
  3. In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking into smaller pieces, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
  5. Add cumin and cook for 1 minute. Stir in black beans and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
  6. Mix in roasted butternut squash, then fold in cooked orzo and Parmesan until cheese melts.
  7. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage for lentils or extra black beans. Allow the dish to cool before storing leftovers.

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