Butternut Squash Basmati Rice

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 3/4 lb butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cut in 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 in a medium saucepan melt the butter.
• 2 add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook over high until mustard seeds begin to pop.
• 3 add rice and squash and toss with seeds to mix thoroughly.
• 4 add water and salt, and bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until squash is tender and water is completely absorbed - about 15 minutes.
• 6 remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• 7 fluff rice before serving.