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Butternut Squash Brown Rice Bake

13 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 1HR

Butternut Squash Brown Rice Bake

Recipe

4.5

4 ratings
The sweetness of apples and butternut squash with sausage is one of my all-time favorite combos, especially when you get plenty of fresh thyme and sage involved.
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The sweetness of apples and butternut squash with sausage is one of my all-time favorite combos, especially when you get plenty of fresh thyme and sage involved.
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1HR

Total Time

$2.14

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Short Grain Brown Rice
1 cup
Short Grain Brown Rice
Butternut Squash
4 cups
Butternut Squash, cubed
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
3 cups
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Yellow Onion
1/2
Medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
Apple
1
Large Apple, diced
Fresh Sage
1 Tbsp
Fresh Sage, finely chopped
Fresh Thyme
1 tsp
Fresh Thyme, finely chopped
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage
3
Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage
Fontina Cheese
1 cup
Fontina Cheese, grated
Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
4 Tbsp
Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
Parmesan Cheese
4 Tbsp
Parmesan Cheese, grated

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
612
Fat
26.7 g
Protein
35.1 g
Carbs
66.6 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Cook Short Grain Brown Rice (1 cup) according to package directions.
step 2
Place cubed Butternut Squash (4 cups) in a medium pot. Add Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (3 cups). Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes until tender.
step 2 Place cubed Butternut Squash (4 cups) in a medium pot. Add Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (3 cups). Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes until tender.
step 3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the butternut squash to a blender and puree until smooth. Reserve ¼ cup of cooking liquid.
step 3 Using a slotted spoon, transfer the butternut squash to a blender and puree until smooth. Reserve ¼ cup of cooking liquid.
step 4
Heat Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium heat. When hot, Yellow Onion (1/2), Apple (1), Fresh Sage (1 Tbsp), Fresh Thyme (1 tsp), and Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp). Cook for 5-6 minutes.
step 4 Heat Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium heat. When hot, Yellow Onion (1/2), Apple (1), Fresh Sage (1 Tbsp), Fresh Thyme (1 tsp), and Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp). Cook for 5-6 minutes.
step 5
Remove the casings from the Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage (3). Add the sausages to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
step 5 Remove the casings from the Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage (3). Add the sausages to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
step 6
Add the ¼ cup of reserved squash cooking liquid and cook for 1 more minute, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir the brown rice, butternut puree, and Fontina Cheese (1 cup). Taste for seasoning.
step 6 Add the ¼ cup of reserved squash cooking liquid and cook for 1 more minute, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir the brown rice, butternut puree, and Fontina Cheese (1 cup). Taste for seasoning.
step 7
In a small bowl, combine Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs (4 Tbsp) and Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp). Smooth the top of the filling and sprinkle with the Panko mix. Bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Serve and enjoy!
step 7 In a small bowl, combine Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs (4 Tbsp) and Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp). Smooth the top of the filling and sprinkle with the Panko mix. Bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Serve and enjoy!

Tags

American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Fall
Rice
Vegetables
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