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Wild Rice with Delicata Squash and Cranberries


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  • Author: Taylor Kadlec
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings as a side dish 1x

Description

A wild rice medley with sautéed cranberries, roasted squash and rosemary tossed with maple vinaigrette. Prepare ahead for less stress during the holidays.


Ingredients

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for the squash:

  • 1 medium delicata squash
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 8 oz (225 g) Lunds and Byerly's Wild Rice Medley (or 8 oz wild rice)

for the cranberries:

  • 2 cups (480 ml) fresh cranberries
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) orange juice
  • 1-2 tbsp honey, depending on how sweet you want them
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, finely diced
  • 2 stalks of celery, finely diced

for the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (25 ml) maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (25 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped pecans, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Slice delicata squash down the middle, the long way.
  3. Scoop out the seeds, then slice into thin half circles.
  4. Toss with olive oil and garlic, and season with salt.
  5. Place on greased baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. While the squash is cooking, cook the wild rice medley according to the instructions on the package.
  7. While rice and squash are cooking, you can start on the cranberries, and dressing.
  8. To make the cranberries, combine the cranberries in a medium skillet with orange juice, honey, and fresh rosemary.
  9. Season with dash of salt.
  10. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, just until cranberries start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat and place into a large bowl where you will combine all ingredients.
  12. In same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  13. Add shallots and celery and cook until they are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  14. Add to large bowl with cranberries.
  15. Make the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients and stirring well until combined. Alternately, you can place dressing ingredients into a mason jar, seal tightly, and shake until well combined.
  16. Add wild rice and squash to bowl with cranberries, celery mixture, and toss well to combine.
  17. Drizzle with dressing, and toss gently to evenly distribute dressing.
  18. Top with chopped pecans.

Notes

  • While there are a few steps in this dish, you can certainly cut down on day-of prep by making the wild rice, squash, cranberries, and dressing ahead of time.
  • On the day of, you can combine all ingredients and it is ready to serve!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250