Autumn Brown Rice
- Recipe created by FabFood on Sep 9, 2008
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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
- Makes 3 Cups, Serves 4 to 6
- 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.
- 2. Add the squash; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until the water is absorbed and the squash and rice are tender.
- 3. Stir in the nuts, cranberries, honey, and salt. Cook until heated through.
- Variation: Use apples instead of cranberries
Filed Under:
Fruit, Rice and Grains, Vegetarian, Camping, RV, Quick and Easy, Make Ahead, Kid Friendly, Low Fat, Eating Light, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Vegan

