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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

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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

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White onion, diced

Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking

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Garlic clove, minced

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Per Serving

Calories

540kcal

Fat

17g

Carbs

71g

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Sarah J

a day ago

Meal prepped for work! This was sooo delicious! Thank you Gigi, another winner!. I am not a fan of Tempeh so used smoked tofu instead and had to add turmeric as it was initially brown! I also added a drizzle of pumpkin seed oil to finish it off

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Marlies M

24 days ago

I loved it, sweet taste thanks to the pumpkin. BF said it was a bit bland to him. Couldn't find sage, used fresh thyme. Will spice up next time and also, 3p portions is okay for two sportive adults (2 left us unsatisfied)

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Gigi

24 days ago

Fresh thyme is a great swap! You might try upping the garam masala or adding a pinch of chili flakes for more kick next time. Feel free to increase the portions for heartier appetites!

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Audrey

2 months ago

Replaced the tempeh with tofu and it was delicious! Even my non-vegan husband loved it

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Gigi

2 months ago

Oh yay, I’m so glad the tofu worked! And if the non-vegan husband loved it too, I’ll take that as a win 😂

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Gabi S

4 months ago

This dish is the perfect example of how tasty vegan food can be if done right. Thank you Gigi, the flavours in this recipe blew my mind! And it was so fun to make too! 🧡

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Gigi

4 months ago

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback, Gabi! So happy you loved it so much! 🧡

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Justyna B

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 months ago

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

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Gigi

9 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 🤸‍♂️

9 months ago

One of the best meals ever made 🫶🌿

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Gigi

9 months ago

Lovely! So happy to hear that 💛💛💛

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THEODORA K

10 months ago

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Gigi

9 months ago

😍😍

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Debra L

10 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

10 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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