Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unconverted rice (like Canilla )
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh or well-drained canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
  • 1 medium onion, peeled, halved and very thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

  • Follow the directions for Mexican rice, adding the sage with the chicken broth and salt in Step 3.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place onions in a shallow baking dish.
  • Toss with olive oil.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the squash cubes.
  • Bake until squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • When rice is done, stir in the squash and onion mixture.
  • Serve hot.