Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the orzo pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and drizzle with olive oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the ground cumin and cook for an additional minute. Add the black beans and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in the roasted butternut squash, then add the cooked orzo and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Notes
This dish is gluten-friendly and can be easily adapted for vegetarian diets. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
