WILD AND BROWN RICE PILAF WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND DRIED CRANBERRIES

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Categories     Rice     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Cranberry     Butternut Squash     Fall     Healthy     Vegan     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped peeled carrot
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled seeded butternut squash
1 cup wild rice
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1 Fuji apple, peeled, cored, diced
1 cinnamon stick
3 3/4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; sauté 5 minutes. Add ginger, curry powder, cumin, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Stir in squash and next 4 ingredients. Add 3 3/4 cups water and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries. Cover; let stand until cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap; rewarm in microwave.)

Mycel
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This dish is easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ahmad kamal
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I'm not a big fan of pilaf, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The butternut squash and cranberries added a nice touch of sweetness.


Khokhar Nomi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The pilaf is so flavorful and delicious.


Gata Shahi
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I'm not a fan of cranberries, so I omitted them from the recipe. The pilaf was still delicious.


Ridima Magar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great dish to serve at a holiday dinner.


Anita Austin
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I love the combination of wild rice and brown rice in this recipe. It gives the pilaf a nice nutty flavor.


Linda Freeman
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I'm always looking for new and exciting rice dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make.


hmo samer
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Md Nobir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out perfect. It was so flavorful and delicious.


Tanveer Hainssa
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This dish is easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


Kareem Brohi
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sweetness of the squash was balanced out by the tartness of the cranberries.


Christopher Adam
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This pilaf is amazing! I love the combination of wild rice, brown rice, butternut squash, and dried cranberries. It's a flavorful and healthy dish that's perfect for a fall dinner.


Braxden Holmes
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I cooked this dish last night and it was delicious! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the butternut squash and cranberries added a nice touch of sweetness.


Lawal Afeez
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The butternut squash and dried cranberries added a sweet and tangy flavor that perfectly complemented the savory rice. I will definitely be making this again.