Rice Harvest Bowls With Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
A cozy and nourishing fall-inspired bowl filled with wild rice, roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, crisp apples, white cheddar, and cranberries, all tied together with a sweet-tangy Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Wild Blend Rice Lundberg Wild Blend Rice recommended
- 1¾ cups gluten-free chicken broth
- 3 cups 1-inch butternut squash cubes about 1 small squash
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 9 oz thinly shredded brussels sprouts
- 1 large or 2 small apples chopped
- 3 oz white cheddar cheese cubed
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds or pepitas
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- For the Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 small clove garlic finely minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add wild blend rice and chicken broth to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat, and cook for 40–50 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the butternut squash cubes, drizzle with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, and season with garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and roast for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and tender.
- On another sheet pan, toss the shredded brussels sprouts with the remaining 1½ tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast during the squash’s final 10 minutes, 8–10 minutes total, until crisp and browned on the edges.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and fig jam until smooth. Microwave briefly if the jam is thick, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, roasted squash, brussels sprouts, apples, cheddar cubes, almonds or pepitas, and cranberries. Drizzle the fig balsamic vinaigrette on top and toss gently. Serve warm or at room temperature.