Curried Squash and Basmati Rice

Yield: Makes about 7 cups; 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1  pound  butternut squash
• 2  cups  minced onions
• 3  tablespoons  minced fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1/3  cup  butter or margarine
• 1 1/2  cups  basmati rice, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2  tablespoons  curry powder
• About 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3  cups  fat-skimmed chicken or vegetable broth
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Peel squash and cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Cut squash into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes (you should have 2 1/2 cups).

2. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, frequently stir onions, ginger, and garlic in butter until onions are very limp, 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Add rice and stir often until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and stir for 30 seconds longer.

4. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, squash, and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice and squash are tender to bite, 16 to 18 minutes. Stir in cilantro and salt to taste. Spoon into a bowl.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

240 (32% from fat)

Protein:

7.9g

Fat:

8.5g (sat 4.7)

Carbohydrate:

37g

Fiber:

2.3g

Sodium:

270mg

Cholesterol:

20mg