Quinoa Blend With Butternut Squash, Apple and Onion
- Cook Time : 25 Minutes
- Recipe Yield : About 3 (1-cup) servings
Ingredients
- 1 package NEAR EAST® Rosemary & Olive Oil Quinoa Blend
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 cup peeled, cubed (1/2-inch) butternut squash
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup apple juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup cubed (1/2-inch) apple
Preparation Steps
- Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat; add squash and onion. Cook, stirring frequently 5 minutes or untili lightly browned and tender.
- Add quinoa/brown rice blend, apple juice, water and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; add contents of Spice Sack and stir well.
- Boil gently for 12 minutes; stir in apple. Boil 2-5 additional minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. FLuff with fork before serving.
Variations
Make this an easy main dish by stirring in 1 cup cooked, diced chicken or turkey in Step 5 before stand time.
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