The year my garden produced a bumper crop of butternut squash, I made so many new dishes trying to use up my bounty! This is a tasty, easy side with pretty colors, and it makes plenty to fill your hungry family. To make it into a main dish, add shrimp or shredded chicken. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Orzo with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Bacon
Orzo with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Bacon
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 4 bacon strips, chopped
- 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup cut fresh or frozen green beans, thawed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Minced fresh parsley
Directions
- In a large saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir squash and onion in bacon drippings until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add beans and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- Drain orzo; stir into squash mixture. Add butter, garlic salt, pepper and bacon; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 329 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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