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Butternut Squash Apple Rice Bake

This butternut squash apple bake has rice, beans, onions and other sweet and savory ingredients that make it a fall dish that will please a crowd.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash apple rice bake
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons pepitas
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup divided
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 medium-large onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 apples cored & chopped
  • 1 15 oz. can cannellini beans rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons dried cherries chopped
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine cubed butternut squash and pepitas in a large bowl. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, melted butter,1 tablespoon maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Spread onto baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes tossing a couple of times.
  • While butternut squash is roasting, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add sliced onions and sauté for about 10-12 minutes, until softened and slightly browned. Remove from heat.
  • Combine rice, apples, beans, dried cherries, apple cider vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix together.
  • When butternut squash is done, add to bowl and stir to combine everything.
  • Lower oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease a large baking dish and pour mixture into it.
  • Cover with tin foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Serve with brown sugar and/or maple syrup and parsley or bacon on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 13559IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 4mg