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Orzo Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
[Vegan]

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Orzo Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Orzo Stuffed Sweet Potatoes [Vegan]

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This is a hearty, comforting and nourishing meal for all of your sweet potato and orzo needs! This recipe incorporates a variety of nuts and orange flavors to the orzo and some cranberries for color and vitamins. The cranberries really make it exciting, and of course the nuts give it... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Orzo Stuffed Sweet Potatoes [Vegan]

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cup dried orzo pasta
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach
  • salt, pepper, fresh ground nutmeg
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 to 1-1/2 cup toasted mixed nuts: sliced/slivered almonds, pistachios, chopped walnuts, pine nuts or hazelnuts
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How to Prepare Orzo Stuffed Sweet Potatoes [Vegan]

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Poke holes in potatoes with a fork and roast in a baking dish for about 45 minutes until tender, longer for larger potatoes.
  2. Cook orzo by boiling, as per package directions.
  3. Toast nuts in a dry pan, or in the oven.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion about 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cooked/drained orzo and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of fresh nutmeg. Add orange zest, cranberries and nuts.
  6. When the sweet potatoes are tender, slice down the center of each, and fold open. Place spoonfuls of orzo over each potato.
  7. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 560 | Carbs: 63 g | Fat: 30 g | Protein: 15 g | Sodium: 45 mg | Sugar: 9 g

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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