Creamy Orzo Salad with Baba Ghanouj

Serves 4–6 | Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 25 minutes | Total: 35 minutes

Your new cozy-meets-fresh favorite: tender orzo tossed with roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion — all hugged together by a creamy swirl of Yaza Baba Ghanouj. It’s hearty, smoky, and totally satisfying, like fall comfort food took a sunny Mediterranean vacation. 🍂

 

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Creamy Orzo Salad with Baba Ghanouj

Tender orzo tossed with roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and red onion — all hugged together by a creamy swirl of Yaza Baba Ghanouj and topped with fresh herbs.
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Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Vegetables:
  • 2 cups diced butternut squash
  • 2 cups quartered Brussels sprouts
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
For the Orzo:
  • 1 ½ cups dry orzo
  • Salt for the pasta water
For the Dressing:
  • ½ cup Yaza Baba Ghanouj
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
To Finish:
  • ¼ cup chopped dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint optional
  • Crumbled feta or toasted walnuts optional

Method
 

Roast the Vegetables
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until caramelized and tender.
Cook the Orzo
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain and let cool slightly.
Make the Dressing
  1. Into the bowl of orzo, add the Yaza Baba Ghanouj and olive oil.
  2. Season with salt and pepper. Taste as you go and adjust as necessary.
  3. (Add a splash of water if you want a looser consistency.)
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the creamy orzo with the roasted vegetables.
Finish & Serve
  1. Top with chopped dill or herb of choice.
  2. Top with feta or toasted walnuts if you want extra richness and crunch.
  3. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled — it’s delicious every way.