
Sage Butternut Squash Orzo
Ingredients :
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon of ginger, minced
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in halves
- 2 1/2 cups of homemade vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Directions :
Melt ghee in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes.
Add ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add butternut squash, brussels sprouts, thyme and sage. Stir to coat.
Add 1/2 cup vegetable broth and wine.
Simmer until vegetables are almost tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring 2 1/2 cups broth to boil in heavy saucepan. Add orzo. Boil until tender but still firm to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain orzo if necessary.
Transfer orzo to large bowl. Stir in vegetable mixture, then Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
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