Cozy and Comforting Butternut Squash Orzo Recipe

As the seasons change and the air turns crisp, there's nothing better than a comforting, wholesome dish to keep you warm. This Butternut Squash Orzo is the perfect combination of cosy fall flavours, creamy textures, and hearty ingredients. Roasted butternut squash caramelized with a touch of honey adds a sweet and savoury depth to this dish, while tender orzo, garlic, and spinach create a satisfying base.

Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner that's quick to whip up or a side dish that impresses, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, with the creamy richness of heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free twist), every bite is a luscious blend of flavours that will make you return for more.

So grab your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let's dive into a dish that captures the essence of fall in every bite! 

What you need...

Ingredients Roasted butternut squash

• 340 g butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme(leaves only, no sprigs)
• 2 tbsp of Organic Soft Set Honey

Ingredients for the Orzo

• 225 g orzo uncooked
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 25 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 600 g chicken stock
• 5 teaspoon salt
• 5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 75 g spinach fresh
• 119 g heavy cream or full fat coconut milk
• salt and pepper
• fresh thyme

Instructions...

1. Preheat oven: Set the oven to 180°C
2. Prep butternut squash: Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, honey, and thyme. Spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Roast squash: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30
4. Cook orzo: Heat olive oil in a Add orzo, garlic, paprika, and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add liquid: Add chicken stock, salt, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-10
6. Add kale: Stir in kale until
7. Add cream: Add heavy cream or coconut milk, and season to
8. Combine: Add roasted butternut squash to the cooked Top with fresh thyme.

You can also try another of our cosy recipes here, Organic Ginger Honey & Carrot Soup.