Vegetarian

Butternut Squash and Sage Orzo takes several minutes to prepare.

Butternut Squash and Sage Orzo takes several minutes to cook.

Butternut Squash and Sage Orzo makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Butternut Squash and Sage Orzo are:

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 2-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
4 cups canned low-salt chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup dry white wine*
1 cup whole wheat orzo
1 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese*
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Here is how you make Butternut Squash and Sage Orzo:

Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saut? until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and saut? until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add butternut squash and stir to coat. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and wine. Simmer until squash is almost tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring 3 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 butternut squash mixture, then Parmesan and sage. Season with salt and pepper.**Notes**: If orzo is not available, another small pasta can be used. Additionally, ? cup broth can be substituted in place of white wine.Serving Size: Makes 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KLWOZNIAK.

The nutritional information for Butternut Squash and Sage Orzo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 195.6

• Total Fat: 6.4 g
• Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
• Sodium: 189.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
• Protein: 5.1 g