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Pumpkin Orzo Recipe
Easy Pumpkin Pasta recipe. Great fall side dish or simple vegetarian meal.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Italian
Prep Time
2
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
27
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
120
kcal
Author
Robin Gagnon
Ingredients
1
teaspoon
olive oil
1
clove
of garlic
minced
3-4
sprigs of thyme
1
cup
orzo
1 ⅔
cups
Unsalted Chicken Broth
1
cup
pumpkin puree
½
teaspoon
sea salt
⅛
teaspoon
allspice
Instructions
Place oil in non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and thyme, cook for a minute or two, to release flavors. Add orzo and toss to coat.
Add the Chicken Broth, pumpkin, sea salt and allspice. Stir. As soon as the liquid starts to bubble reduce heat to low-medium and cover.
Cook for approximately 18-22 minutes, stirring frequently. When orzo is cooked al dente and sauce is rich it is done.
Serve as is, or topped with nuts, roasted shelled pumpkin seeds or shaved Romano cheese.
Notes
* nutritional information is estimated.
Nutrition
Calories:
120
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
21
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
3
g