Tasty Tuesday: Delicata Squash with Orzo Recipe

Hey guys!

Tasty Tuesday is here!

Today I am sharing one of my all time favorite recipes I found in the Yoga Journal a while ago.

Ever since it has been my number one choice when it comes to cooking squash this time of year. Even though it is pretty easy to make, I usually make it on the weekends as it requires a little bit more time than I have/am willing to spend on a week night meal prep ๐Ÿ™‚

Delicata Squash with Orzo

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Delicata Squash with Orzo

Ingredients

  • 2 ea delicata squash, halved and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 fresh sage leaves
  • 6 ounces whole grain orzo pasta - cooked according to package instructions, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds or chopped almonds, roasted
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, halved
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • Italian parsley, chopped
  • Handful of fresh pomegranate seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF.
  2. Rub cut side of the squash with oil, and roast, cut side up, until tender when pierced (approximately 40 min).
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the remaining butter until it melts and develops light brown color, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Tear the sage leaves and add them to the saucepan.
  6. Strain the brown butter through a fine strainer, and toss the butter with the orzo and the lemon juice.
  7. Add the cranberries and roasted pepitas to the orzo.
  8. Mound the orzo into the squash.
  9. Sprinkle a layer of bread crumbs on top.
  10. Heat in a 250ยฐF oven for about 20 minutes.
  11. Garnish with parsley, pomegranate seeds, salt, and black pepper.
  12. Enjoy!
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The original recipe can beย found on the Yoga Journal website rightย here.

I made it this last weekend and every member of my family had their plates empty before my first spoonful reached my mouth. ๐Ÿ™‚

Enjoy the rest of your week and stay fit!

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