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One-Pot Creamy Masala Pumpkin Orzo with Tempeh Pancetta

Creamy, cosy, and full of flavour — this one-pot curried pumpkin orzo is everything you want on a chilly evening. It’s rich and spiced without being heavy, and the maple-soy tempeh pancetta adds that perfect salty-sweet crunch on top. Plus, fewer dishes!

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5m

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25m

Total

30m

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White onion, diced

Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking

3

Garlic clove, minced

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Per Serving

Calories

540kcal

Fat

17g

Carbs

71g

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Notes

🌱 Plant Points: 11.75
🌾 For a GF option use certified GF orzo.
🫙 Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
❄️ Freeze for up to 3 months.
💡To make your own pumpkin purée, roast chunks of Delica or Kabocha squash until soft, then blend until smooth. If using canned purée, the flavour may vary slightly.
💡 Nutritional values are approximate and calculated per serving.

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Justyna B

4 months ago

It took me a trip to Italy to find orzo ;) and it was worth it, it’s really delicious. I also swapped tempeh for smoked tofu, and added a bit of turmeric to brighten the colour. It’s like a risotto on a different level!

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Gigi

4 months ago

Love that twist. Smoked tofu works really well, and turmeric is such a nice touch. So glad it was a success! ❤️Fun fact: in Italy we call this pasta risoni ! orzo for us actually means barley. Different names, same great result. 😊

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Justyna B

4 months ago

Very interesting, thank you for mentioning! It did taste more like grain than pasta actually, I was surprised to find out it’s pasta.

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Sara H

4 months ago

I used tofu instead of tempeh - such a gorgeous warming meal in winter! 5*

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Gigi

4 months ago

So glad the tofu swap worked out! It’s definitely one of my favorite warming meals for the cold weather. Thanks for the 5 stars 🫶🫶

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Giuls 🤸‍♂️

5 months ago

One of the best meals ever made 🫶🌿

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Gigi

5 months ago

Lovely! So happy to hear that 💛💛💛

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5 months ago

😍😍

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Debra L

5 months ago

Delicious! When I make this again I think I will add a bit more sage, and perhaps cook the tempeh in advance, or at the same time in a second pan. (Just to make it closer to a 30 min recipe for me)

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5 months ago

Hey Debra - Yep, sometimes I use a second pan when my tummy demands dinner a little quicker. I find it does taste better if you use the same pan though, so can be worth the extra time!

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One-Pot Creamy Masala Pumpkin Orzo with Tempeh Pancetta

Creamy, cosy, and full of flavour — this one-pot curried pumpkin orzo is everything you want on a chilly evening. It’s rich and spiced without being heavy, and the maple-soy tempeh pancetta adds that perfect salty-sweet crunch on top. Plus, fewer dishes!

Prep

5m

Cook

25m

Total

30m

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

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White onion, diced

Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking

3

Garlic clove, minced

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Per Serving

Calories

540kcal

Fat

17g

Carbs

71g

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Notes

🌱 Plant Points: 11.75
🌾 For a GF option use certified GF orzo.
🫙 Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
❄️ Freeze for up to 3 months.
💡To make your own pumpkin purée, roast chunks of Delica or Kabocha squash until soft, then blend until smooth. If using canned purée, the flavour may vary slightly.
💡 Nutritional values are approximate and calculated per serving.

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Justyna B

4 months ago

It took me a trip to Italy to find orzo ;) and it was worth it, it’s really delicious. I also swapped tempeh for smoked tofu, and added a bit of turmeric to brighten the colour. It’s like a risotto on a different level!

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Gigi

4 months ago

Love that twist. Smoked tofu works really well, and turmeric is such a nice touch. So glad it was a success! ❤️Fun fact: in Italy we call this pasta risoni ! orzo for us actually means barley. Different names, same great result. 😊

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Justyna B

4 months ago

Very interesting, thank you for mentioning! It did taste more like grain than pasta actually, I was surprised to find out it’s pasta.

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Sara H

4 months ago

I used tofu instead of tempeh - such a gorgeous warming meal in winter! 5*

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Gigi

4 months ago

So glad the tofu swap worked out! It’s definitely one of my favorite warming meals for the cold weather. Thanks for the 5 stars 🫶🫶

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Giuls 🤸‍♂️

5 months ago

One of the best meals ever made 🫶🌿

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Gigi

5 months ago

Lovely! So happy to hear that 💛💛💛

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THEODORA K

5 months ago

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Gigi

5 months ago

😍😍

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Debra L

5 months ago

Delicious! When I make this again I think I will add a bit more sage, and perhaps cook the tempeh in advance, or at the same time in a second pan. (Just to make it closer to a 30 min recipe for me)

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Gigi

5 months ago

Hey Debra - Yep, sometimes I use a second pan when my tummy demands dinner a little quicker. I find it does taste better if you use the same pan though, so can be worth the extra time!

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