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Brown Rice with Butternut Squash, Pomegranate Seeds, and Goat Cheese

A fresh, delicious winter grain salad with brown rice, butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, zesty dressing and goat cheese (or feta!) is incredible alongside any main entrée!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Roasted Butternut Squash:
  • ½ small butternut squash peeled and chopped (3 cups)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Rice:
  • 1 cup dry basmati brown rice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup pomegranate arils
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup goat cheese crumbles

Instructions

Roast the Butternut Squash:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Peel and chop 3 cups-worth of butternut squash and place it in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the olive oil, cinnamon and salt and use your hands to coat all of the butternut squash evenly.
  4. Spread the butternut squash on a large baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned, soft, and crispy.
Prepare the brown rice:
  1. Add 1 cup of uncooked brown basmati rice and 2 cups of water to a medium-sized saucepan.
  2. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and allow rice to cool slightly.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, salt, and cinnamon. Pour this mixture over the brown rice and stir well to combine.
  5. Pour the brown rice into a large serving (or mixing bowl). Add the roasted butternut squash, pomegranate arils, chopped walnuts, and goat cheese. Toss everything together and serve with your favorite entree.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 14g (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 309kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 14g 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.