Description
Chaos Cake Pumpkin Orzo Acorn is a delightful fall dish that combines the best of the season’s ingredients in a unique and unexpected way. This cozy creation blends the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin, the nutty texture of orzo pasta, and the earthy sweetness of roasted acorn squash for a truly delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
1. Roast the acorn squash halves until tender and caramelized, creating a perfect vessel for the flavorful orzo filling.
2. Boil the orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil, building a foundation of flavor for the filling.
4. Mix the cooked orzo with the pumpkin purée, vegetable broth, spices, Parmesan cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries, creating a vibrant and cohesive filling.
5. Spoon the orzo filling into the roasted acorn squash halves and return them to the oven to heat through.
6. Whisk together the cherry preserves, balsamic vinegar, and honey to create a sweet and tangy finishing touch.
7. Drizzle the glaze over the stuffed acorn squash halves and savor this cozy, fall-inspired masterpiece.
Notes
Chaos Cake Pumpkin Orzo Acorn can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. For a heartier meal, consider pairing it with a simple green salad or a crusty loaf of garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed acorn squash half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg