SQUASH AND RED PEPPER PILAF

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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Bell Pepper     Squash     Butternut Squash     Healthy     Vegan     Potluck     Seed     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted

Steps:

  • Cook squash, bell pepper, onion, and bay leaf in oil with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add rice and stir until well coated, then add water and bring to a vigorous boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, tightly covered with lid, until vegetables and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with seeds.

Anish 321
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Seamus Morrison
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This pilaf is a great side dish for chicken or fish.


Ireen Mwandi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pilaf turned out mushy. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Dildar Rajput
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet squash and red peppers.


Esme Brits
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ethan O'kussick
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The squash and red peppers add a nice sweetness and the spices give it a delicious flavor.


Lalit Mahato
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I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and tasted good, but it wasn't anything special.


Daniel Shparber
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the leftovers were even better the next day.


ADIL Shahani
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The red peppers and spices balanced out the sweetness of the squash perfectly.


Zahoor Afridi
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This pilaf was easy to make and very flavorful. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Brian Pedersen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out perfect. I loved the combination of squash, red peppers, and spices.


soul soul
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Galiwango Stuart
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some roasted butternut squash in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up. The pilaf was delicious and the leftovers were even better the next day.


Anna Teahyung
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I used a mix of butternut squash and kabocha squash, and it turned out great. The red peppers added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Unikittycharmie
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I made this pilaf last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Perry Bruins
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This pilaf was a hit with my family! The squash and red peppers added a nice sweetness and the spices gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.