Autumn Brown Rice

Autumn Brown Rice
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Recipe for Autumn Brown Rice, a savory side dish made with healthy brown rice, butternut squash and walnuts or pecans – a perfect Thanksgiving side dish. This

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2/3 cup brown rice
  • 3/4 cup peeled, diced butternut squash
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. Makes 3 Cups, Serves 4 to 6
  2. 1. In a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 35 minutes.
  3. 2. Add the squash; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until the water is absorbed and the squash and rice are tender.
  4. 3. Stir in the nuts, cranberries, honey, and salt. Cook until heated through.
  5. Variation: Use apples instead of cranberries

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