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.)

Castiel Smith
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Zouq Sial
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I didn't have any butternut squash on hand, so I used sweet potatoes instead. It turned out great!


Justin Castro
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


attiq gujjar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out perfectly. It was flavorful and the rice was cooked to perfection.


Mehrab gul
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This pilaf was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


M Raees Raju
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Zeeshan Hadder
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This pilaf is packed with flavor. The butternut squash and dried cranberries add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


zozo zahra
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of rice, vegetables, and nuts. It's always delicious.


Richard Ables
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. I used a mix of wild rice and brown rice, and added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch. It was a perfect accompaniment to my roasted chicken.


BaShiR Diyang
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ripon Mittro
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This pilaf was a hit with my family! The combination of wild and brown rice gave it a nutty flavor, and the butternut squash and dried cranberries added a touch of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.