Today we have our awesome friend, Jamie, from Dishing Out Health! She has an amazing healthy-living blog which you should definitely check out: dishingouthealth.com :) She has an amazing recipe, we have yet to try it, called Creamy Pumpkin Orzo with Figs and Spinach...
Makes 3.5 cups prepared (~4 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 cup (dry) orzo pasta
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 5 black mission figs, chopped
- 3 generous handfuls of fresh spinach
- 5 sage leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (I use Libby’s)
- 1/2 vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add shallots and sauté for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add figs, garlic, spinach, sage, salt and pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add pumpkin puree, vegetable stock and milk. Stir until combined and let simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo pasta in a medium pot of salted water as directed for al dente.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and add to the skillet. Toss all components until well combined. Serve with freshly grated cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition facts per serving (3/4 cup)
Calories: 220; Total Fat: 3.5 gm; Saturated Fat: <.5 gm; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 150 mg; Carbohydrates: 40 gm; Fiber: 4 gm; Sugar: 8 gm; Protein: 8.5 gm
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