Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 large head of broccoli (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 large sweet potato (diced into bite sized pieces)
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • Red Pepper Flake (to taste (~1/8 teaspoon))
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup white wine or vegetable stock
  • 6 dates ((approx. 1/4 cup), chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil + additional for roasting veggies
  • 8 oz. orzo pasta

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with broccoli and sweet potatoes; drizzle with olive oil until coated; salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway between.
  • Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions.
  • In a skillet heat butter and olive oil. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flake. Cook for 1-2 minutes; add thyme and rosemary. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes; slowly pour in wine/stock while stirring to deglaze pan. Reduce for another 1-2 minutes. Add dates and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Toss orzo, roasted vegetables, and sauce together. Serve immediately.