Cauliflower Squash Orzo Gratin Recipes

CAULIFLOWER, SQUASH & ORZO GRATIN

Steps:

• For the base, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the cauliflower and squash in oil and spread it out on a large oven tray. Roast for 25 mins, or until tender. If you're making the base ahead of time, you can leave it to cool at this stage then freeze in an airtight container for up to a month. (Defrost fully before using in the next step.)
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cook the orzo following pack instructions and drain. Tip back into the pan and stir in the mascarpone and nearly all the parmesan.
• Roughly chop the roasted cauliflower and squash and stir it into the orzo. Tip into a dish and sprinkle over the almonds and breadcrumbs, and the rest of the parmesan. Bake for 20 mins, or until the top browns and toasts a little.

CAULIFLOWER AND SQUASH GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel, deseed and cube butternut squash into one inch cubes. Coat shallow baking dish with nonstick spray. Sprinkle one half of bread crumbs in bottom of dish. Add half of the squash and half of the cauliflower then sprinkle with half of the seasonings and half of the sauce. Repeat layers omitting bread crumbs. Cover with foil or lid and bake for 60 minutes till veggies are tender but not mushy. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining bread crumbs and broil for 3-5 minutes till browned lightly.

ORZO WITH CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir squash and onion in bacon drippings until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add beans and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Drain orzo; stir into squash mixture. Add butter, garlic salt, pepper and reserved bacon; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH ORZO

Steps:

• In a deep skillet, melt butter with oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and cook for about 6 minutes, or until tender and starting to brown.
• Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add squash and stir.
• Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed and squash is barely tender.
• While it is simmering, bring the remaining broth to a boil.
• Add orzo and cook for about 8 minutes, until cooked al dente.
• Drain any excess liquid.
• Combine squash mixture with orzo and heat together for a few minutes, until the squash is tender.
• Pour into a bowl and toss with basil and cheese.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.