BALSAMIC ROASTED FENNEL AND ACORN SQUASH RICE CASSEROLE

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Roasting tones down the licorice flavor of the fennel, while enhancing the sweetness of the acorn squash. Combine those flavors with a hint of balsamic vinegar and UNCLE BEN'S® Basmati Medley Savory Herb rice, and you have yourself a great side dish to any meal.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

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Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 acorn squash - cut in half lengthwise, seeded and cut into 12 wedges
1 large fennel bulb - trimmed, cored and cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) box UNCLE BEN'S® Basmati Medley Savory Herb
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
  • Remove the skin from the squash with a vegetable peeler (if desired). Cut each wedge in half and place in a large bowl along with the fennel pieces.
  • Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle mixture over the squash and fennel; toss to coat. Transfer squash and fennel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out to form a single layer.
  • Roast until squash is tender, about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rice as directed on the box. Mix the roasted squash and fennel with the rice. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Top with the chopped parsley and keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 409.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

Md Ramzan
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Stephanie Morgan
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party.


Clara Saab
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. It worked out great.


Cindy Human
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the walnuts from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Agam Fraid
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This recipe is a great starting point, but it needs some tweaking. I added some chopped walnuts and a bit of grated Parmesan cheese, and it really improved the flavor.


Robert Willis
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out bland. I think I might have used too much water.


Alexander Yeboah
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This dish is delicious, but it's a bit too rich for my taste. Next time, I'll try using less butter.


Edith onaro
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I made a few substitutions to this recipe and it still turned out great. I used butternut squash instead of acorn squash, and I added a bit of chopped rosemary.


Asha Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lucky Lacoe
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The roasted fennel and acorn squash are amazing.


Ganga Dhungana
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The roasted fennel was mellow and flavorful, and it paired well with the acorn squash and rice.


Dipu Shil
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Abel Ayele
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted squash and fennel, and they didn't even notice the rice!


Kathryn Mason
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook acorn squash, and this recipe definitely delivers. The balsamic vinegar and roasted fennel add a nice depth of flavor.


Parash Rock
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This recipe is a keeper! The combination of flavors is amazing. I especially loved the roasted fennel.


md Sharifuleslim
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I loved how easy this dish was to make. I was able to throw everything in the oven and forget about it until it was time to eat. And the results were delicious!


hina nauman
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This dish was a huge hit with my family! The fennel and acorn squash roasted together beautifully, and the rice casserole was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.