Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo 🍂✨ Cozy Vegan #ButternutOrzo #VeganPasta #FallRecipes #shorts #food

Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo 🍂✨ Cozy Vegan #ButternutOrzo #VeganPasta #FallRecipes #shorts #food

Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo 🍂✨ Cozy Vegan #ButternutOrzo #VeganPasta #FallRecipes #shorts #food

🍂 Meet your new fall obsession: Butternut Squash Orzo!
This rich, silky, naturally sweet vegan pasta is pure autumn in a bowl—and it’s easier than you think. Roasted butternut squash, golden garlic, and fresh thyme blend into a velvety sauce with a secret creamy boost from soaked cashews (or double cream if you’re not vegan!). Pair it with your favorite protein for a complete, comforting dinner the whole family will love.
In this video, we’ll show you how to make this one-pan-ish wonder in just 40 minutes—perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing guests. Commenters call it “incredible” and “homey and cozy”… and we agree!
📋 Ingredients (Serves 4):

300g dried orzo
1 medium butternut squash, halved & seeded
1 head garlic, top sliced off
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2–3 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup cashews, soaked 5 mins in hot water (or sub double cream)
1 tsp miso paste
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
Squeeze lemon juice
200ml vegetable stock
Optional toppings: Fresh thyme, grated vegan cheese, olive oil, roasted squash seeds

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Roast: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place squash (cut-side down) + garlic on a lined tray with thyme sprigs. Drizzle with oil, salt & pepper. Roast 25 mins until tender.
(Optional) Roast seeds: Rinse, toss with oil + spices, roast 10–15 mins until crispy.
Cook orzo al dente per package.
Blend sauce: Scoop squash flesh, squeeze garlic, strip thyme leaves → blend with cashews, miso, cayenne, nutmeg, stock, nutritional yeast, lemon.
Combine: Pour sauce over cooked orzo in a pan. Heat gently. Stir in cheese if desired.
Serve with toppings + love!

💡 Why You’ll Love This:

Creamy without cream (cashews + roasted squash = magic)
Naturally sweet + savory—fall flavor perfection
Vegan, flexible (add chicken, sausage, or tofu!)
Meal prep friendly—stores 3–4 days in fridge

❓ Pro Tips:

No cashews? Use double cream or coconut milk.
Make it faster: Use pre-cut squash or frozen.
Protein boost: Stir in white beans, lentils, or crispy tofu.
Extra luxe: Finish with truffle oil or chili crisp.

🔗 Recipe Source: https://ginabnutrition.com/dinner/butternut-squash-orzo/
🍷 Serving Ideas: Pair with crusty bread, a crisp salad, or roasted greens. Perfect with white wine or spiced cider!
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