Butternut Squash with Whole Grains

Name: Butternut Squash with Whole Grains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup uncooked whole grain brown and red rice blend; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours YIELD: 12 servings.

Fresh thyme really shines in this hearty slow-cooked side dish featuring tender butternut squash, nutritious whole grain pilaf and vitamin-packed baby spinach. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup uncooked whole grain brown and red rice blend
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Directions

1. In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Stir in broth.
2. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until grains are tender. Stir in spinach before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 97 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.

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