Ingredients

  • 1 small squash or 1 small butternut squash or 1 small acorn squash, your favorite
  • 1 34 cups 10 Minute brown rice
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 vegetable stock cube (or chicken if you prefer)
  • 2 cups water or 2 cups white wine, approximately
  • pepper, to taste
  • Chinese five spice powder, to taste

Method

  • Peel the squash and cut into 1" cubes.
  • Put them under the broiler to toast.
  • Boil the rice with liquid and flavoring.
  • Heat up a large fry pan and scold the mixed veg on it with no liquid.
  • When the squash is browned to your taste put it in the microwave with a couple of spoons of water and zap until tender- takes about 4.
  • 5 minutes.
  • While the squash is zapping mix the cooked rice in with the mixed veg.
  • Stir in whatever seasoning you feel like using.
  • it should now be on a low heat- just to keep everything warm.
  • When the squash is done toss it in and mix it up- and serve.
  • Salt or soy sauce or whatever to taste.
  • it took about 15-20 mins to do.