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Homemade Butternut Squash Bake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A hearty and flavorful baked dish combining roasted butternut squash, orzo, cherry tomatoes, and cheesy halloumi topped with pesto.

Ingredients

For the Roasted Vegetables and Orzo:

  • 1 piece red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 lb butternut squash, cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 lb cherry tomatoes
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

For the Topping:

  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 8 oz halloumi cheese, cubed

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss vegetables with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper; roast for 25 minutes.
  • Cook orzo in vegetable broth until al dente. Mix roasted vegetables and cherry tomatoes with cooked orzo.
  • Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with pesto and halloumi, then bake for 10-15 minutes until halloumi is golden.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: butternut squash