Orzo, Butternut, Chard & Sausage Medley

Here's a 'BANNGER'. Orzo, Butternut, Chard & Sausage Medley. This dish is suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians and tastes delicious.

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 320 g / 11.1 oz orzo
• Avocado oil spray
• 240 g / 8½ oz butternut squash
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• ½ Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ onion
• 200 g / 7 oz green or swiss chard
• 3 cloves garlic
• 150 g / 5.3 oz vegan sausages
• 2 Tbsp fresh thyme
• Sea salt
• Pepper

Steps

1. Cook orzo according to the packet instructions, then drain and set aside.

2. Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, spray with oil and add the butternut squash in a SINGLE layer in the skillet (if possible, avoid piling). Cover and let it cook for 3 – 5 minutes, until sear marks appear. Then remove the top, then toss the butternut squash in the skillet with a pinch of sea salt & pepper. If desired, add a little maple for extra flavoring.

3. Add a tablespoon of olive oil along with the chopped onion. Toss everything in the skillet for 2 – 3 minutes, until the onion begins to brown. Then, add chard (or kale) along with the garlic. Toss for 1 – 2 minutes, then make a hole in the skillet.

4. Add the vegan sausage and chop it up as it cooks in the middle of the skillet. Then toss everything together for 2 – 3 minutes.

5. Reduce the heat to low-medium, then fold in the orzo and the fresh herbs. Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.

Nutrition

Approx macros for 1 of 6 servings