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Pumpkin Orzo and Mushroom Bowl by Magdalena Malgorzata Szryt

From TP in Greece

INGREDIENTS

HOW TO PREPARE

• 1 medium-sized pumpkin, diced • 1 whole head of garlic, halved at the base • 1 cup orzo • Salt to taste • Water • 200 grams mushrooms, chopped • 1 small onion, sliced into crescents • 2 sprigs of rosemary • Pepper to taste • Smoked paprika and fresh parsley (for garnishing) • Olive oil for drizzling

01. Preheat the oven to 160°C. 02. Place the diced pumpkin and halved garlic head in a baking dish. 03. Drizzle with olive oil and roast covered for about 45 minutes. 04. Once the mixture cools down, blend it into a smooth puree with a teaspoon of salt and a little water. 05. Cook 1 cup of orzo according to package instructions. 06. Combine the cooked orzo and pumpkin puree on a medium-heated pan. Season to taste. 07. Chop 200 grams of mushrooms into smaller pieces and sauté them in a pan with a bit of olive oil. 08. When the mushrooms gain color, add 5 tablespoons of olive oil, a small onion sliced into crescents, 2 sprigs of rosemary, and a generous teaspoon of pepper. 09. Serve the orzo and pumpkin mixture topped with the sautéed mushrooms. 10. Garnish with a dash of smoked paprika and fresh parsley.

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