Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate and Wild Rice “Stuffing”
Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate and Wild Rice “Stuffing”
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Description
This vibrant vegetarian stuffing recipe features roasted butternut squash, kale, pomegranate and wild rice. It’s a beautiful dish for your holiday table! This recipe yields 6 to 12 servings (a lot!). You can cut this recipe in half, if desired.
Ingredient:
Wild Rice* and Toppings
2 cups wild rice, rinsed
4 ounces kale, ribs removed and chopped small (preferably the Tuscan variety, about ½ bunch or 2 cups)
¾ cup chopped green onion (from 1 large or 2 medium bunches), divided
4 ounces goat cheese (about ⅔ cup crumbled)
Arils from 1 medium pomegranate, or ½ cup chopped dried cranberries
½ cup raw pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Roasted Butternut Squash
1 small-to-medium (2 to 2 ½ pounds) butternut squash, cut into ¾-inch cubes