Butternut Squash and Black Bean Orzo with Sausage and Spinach

Ingredients

Roasted Butternut Squash:

• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Other Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked orzo
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces cooked sausage (such as Cajun sausage, andouille sausage, or smoked sausage)
• 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 5 ounces fresh spinach
• Fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Roast the butternut squash: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
2. Cook the orzo: Combine 2 cups water and 1 cup orzo in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes off heat.
3. Cook the sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice cooked sausage and add to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes per side, or until browned.
4. Assemble the dish: Add spinach to the sausage and cook until wilted. Stir in black beans, cooked orzo, and roasted butternut squash. Season with salt and pepper. Top with fresh thyme!