Butternut Squash Pilaf Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, weighing about 700g peeled and cubed; 1 large onion, chopped; 125 -150 g butter or 125 -150 g margarine; 225 g long grain rice; 1 red chili pepper, de-seeded and chopped; 3 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons sultanas; 600 ml water; sea salt & fresh black pepper; 50 g unrefined demerara sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice

Servings: persons

1 butternut squash, weighing about 700g peeled and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
125 -150 g butter or 125 -150 g margarine
225 g long grain rice
1 red chili pepper, de-seeded and chopped
3 whole cloves
2 tablespoons sultanas
600 ml water
sea salt & fresh black pepper
50 g unrefined demerara sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice

1
Preheat the oven to 200C
2
Saute the onion in only 50g of the butter/margarine for about 5 mins until it's softened.
3
Add the rice, chilli, cloves and sultanas and stir.
4
Add the water, bring to the boil.
5
Reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 mins until the water is absorbed.
6
Add a little more water if necessary, but make sure it is all absorbed.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Steam the squash, which will take about 5 mins until it's tender.
9
Butter a large ovenproof dish and sprinkle the base with 1 tablespoon of the sugar.
10
Mix the remaining sugar with the spices.
11
Melt the remaining butter or margarine.
12
Arrange half the squash pieces in the dish, sprinkle with half the spice mixture and half the remaining butter/margarine.
13
Spoon the rice on top in one layer.
14
Then repeat the layer of squash, spice and butter/margarine.
15
Press down firmly so the surface is flat.
16
Bake in the oven at 200C for 20-30 mins until lightly caramelised on top.
17
Serve with green vegetables and possibly some Moroccan breads -- .

22860

kcal

Calories

2552

Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 butternut squash, weighing about 700g peeled and cubed, 1 large onion, chopped, 125 -150 g butter or 125 -150 g margarine, 225 g long grain rice, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Pilaf falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Pilaf

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