Wild Rice and Squash Pilaf

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Erica Ollmann, San Diego, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 13, 2022

This pilaf is fantastic with fish or poultry and especially compatible with turkey. Since it's so colorful, I like to think it makes my turkey dressed for the holidays. —Erica Ollmann, San Diego, California

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Wild Rice and Squash Pilaf

Yield:10 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled winter squash
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups cooked wild rice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried savory
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms, squash, onions and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer.
  2. Stir in wild rice, broth, soy sauce and savory. Cover; cook over medium-low heat until squash is tender, 13-15 minutes. Stir in almonds.