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Recipe Category: Beans
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Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups peeled, seeded and diced butternut or other winter squash
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 1/2 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Method
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
- Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
- Add the squash, garlic, thyme and cumin
- Cover and cook until the squash is softened, about 10 minutes
- Stir in the peas, rice and water
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low
- Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 30minutes
- Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with cilantro
- Serve immediately
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