Wild Blend Rice with Apples & Butternut Squash
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter a 9 X 13-inch baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, combine water, broth and Lundberg Wild Blend® rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook 50 minutes. Remove from heat and steam for 10 minutes with lid on. Stir in parsley and add to a large bowl.
- Add squash to a lined baking sheet and drizzle with reserved olive oil. Season with sea salt to taste and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and add to the cooked rice.
- In a large sauté pan, add remaining olive oil and sausage. Sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add onions and garlic, and sauté for an additional 5 minutes. Add to the rice and squash mixture.
- Add remaining ingredients, except walnuts, to the bowl. Fold to incorporate thoroughly. Add to greased 9 X 13-inch baking dish. Top with walnuts and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes covered, and broil uncovered for an additional 5 minutes. Enjoy!
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