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Roasted Acorn Squash and Brown Rice Medley Recipe

Roasted Acorn Squash and Brown Rice Medley recipe

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This is a warm bowl of roasted acorn squash mixed with brown rice. It has a nutty flavor from almonds and a fresh green sauce made with spinach and basil. It's a yummy meal that's good for you!

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squashes, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tsp dried rosemary
200 g brown rice
100 g slivered almonds
1 clove garlic, minced
150 g firm tofu, cubed
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 bunch spinach, roughly chopped
1 bunch basil leaves
1 small jalapeno, seeded
1 lime, juiced
30 g sunflower seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a bowl, toss the acorn squash slices with 1 tbsp olive oil, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.
3
Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook in boiling water for 30 minutes or according to package instructions.
4
In a dry skillet, toast the slivered almonds over medium heat until golden, then set aside.
5
For the green sauce, combine the spinach, basil, jalapeno, lime juice, and minced garlic in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach a sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
6
In a separate pan, sauté the firm tofu with 1 tbsp soy sauce until lightly browned.
7
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the toasted almonds and sunflower seeds.
8
To assemble, divide the brown rice mixture among bowls. Top with roasted acorn squash and sautéed tofu.
9
Drizzle the green sauce over each bowl before serving.