BUTTERNUT SQUASH BASMATI RICE

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I found this recipe in Food & Wine magazine (Travel Edition - Sept 2012) while waiting for my daughter at the dentist's office. Sounded good to me so I typed it into my phone! Posted for ZWT8.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 cup basmati rice
3/4 lb butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cut in 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
2 cups water
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan melt the butter.
  • Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook over high until mustard seeds begin to pop.
  • Add rice and squash and toss with seeds to mix thoroughly.
  • Add water and salt, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until squash is tender and water is completely absorbed - about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice before serving.

Zama Chili
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This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Raquel Calderon
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook butternut squash. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


George Hurst
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet butternut squash and the fluffy rice.


M Shareef
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Mustafizur Rahman
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner. The butternut squash and basmati rice are a perfect combination, and the spices add a warm and cozy flavor.


Nqobile Mehloana
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of squash and rice, and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover squash.


Lizzy Long
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Antony Kasereka
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this dish changed my mind. The squash was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zolani Phantsi
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This is now my favorite way to cook butternut squash. It's so easy and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


QUEEN KAMSY
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Gunesa Bugom
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and aromatic. I served it with a simple green salad and it was a perfect meal.


Irfan Muaz
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This butternut squash basmati rice was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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