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Piccolo Cherry Tomato, Squash & Spinach Orzo

Name: Piccolo Cherry Tomato, Squash & Spinach Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 70g orzo pasta Knob of unsalted butter 200g butternut squash, peeled and finely diced 100g Piccolo cherry tomatoes, halved 1 clove garlic, crushed 100ml unsalted vegetable stock 20g spinach, chopped 1 tbsp basil, chopped

This Piccolo Cherry Tomato, Squash & Spinach Orzo is such a tasty and nutritionally balanced meal for your tiny tot. Orzo pasta is the perfect size to encourage your baby to tackle texture and learn to chew.

For more ideas for introducing new textures, try my Piccolo Tomato & Basil Risotto and Superfood Scrambled Egg

Egg-free

Nut-free

Vegetarian

: Prep Time: 10 minutes
: Cook Time: 20 minutes
: Makes: 4 portions
: Great for: Healthy Baby Recipes & Meal Ideas , 6-9 Months , 9-12 Months , Healthy Toddler Recipes & Meal Ideas , 12-18 Months

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Ingredients

70g orzo pasta
Knob of unsalted butter
200g butternut squash, peeled and finely diced
100g Piccolo cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove garlic, crushed
100ml unsalted vegetable stock
20g spinach, chopped
1 tbsp basil, chopped

Method

1. Cook the orzo in boiling water according to the packet instructions, then drain.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the squash and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and garlic and stir over the heat for roughly 30 seconds.
4. Add the stock, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Blend until smooth. Add the spinach and basil and stir until wilted. Add the orzo and stir through the sauce.