Butternut Squash Wild Rice

Butternut squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. It is also known for its sweet, nutty flavor.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Butternut Squash Wild Rice

Cooking Method: Baking, Simmering Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Butternut squash
• 1 cup Wild rice
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ chopped Pecans
• For garnish chopped Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and place the halves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 40 minutes or until the squash is tender.
2. While the squash is roasting, cook the wild rice according to the package instructions. Drain any excess water.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Scoop out the roasted butternut squash flesh and add it to the skillet. Stir in the cooked wild rice, vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
5. In a separate pan, toast the chopped pecans over medium heat until fragrant.
6. Serve the butternut squash wild rice in bowls, topped with toasted pecans and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 58g20%

Sugars 4g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.