Ingredients

1. Package of Beyond Meats Hot Italian Sausage

2. 1 bundle Kale or Spinach (any preferred green)

3. FYH Parmesan Cheese (Follow your heart)

4. Croutons (homemade or store bought, optional)

5. Italian Seasonings (any blend or see below)

6. 24 oz. Can of Tomato Sauce or Crushed/Diced

7. Vegetable Stock (any preferred stock, based on package)

8. 4 cups of Water

9. 1 Cup Orzo

10. 1/2 chopped Brown Onion

11. 1 clove minced Garlic

12. 1 TBSP Olive oil

13. Salt & Pepper to taste

14. Fresh Basil optional

Seasoning Blend

1. 1 TBSP Oregano

2. 1/2 TBSP Basil

3. 1 tsp Garlic Powder

4. 1 tsp Onion Powder

5. Sprinkle Red Pepper Flakes

Let’s Make It!

1. Heat pan with a drizzle of olive oil, add onion and garlic, cook 30 seconds

2. Roughly break sausage into chunks, toss in pan, cook 5-6 minutes, until brown. Break down any big chunks.

3. Deglaze the pot by adding in water and veggie stock (I use Better than Bouillon)

4. Stir in tomato sauce can, seasonings, and salt and pepper to taste

5. When the stock comes to a boil, add in the orzo, cover and let cook 8-10 minutes, medium to low heat. Stir in between. Taste, add any seasoning needed

6. Then add kale or spinach, let cook 2 minutes

7. Serve in bowls, garnish with fresh basil and croutons

8. Enjoy!