A Butternut Nut (OUTSPOKEN_Diva's Favorite Recipes)

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This recipe could be for Breakfast or Brunch

Butternut Breakfast Hash

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground sausage
• 3 cups butternut squash, cubed (I use frozen, it cubed already)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup broth or stock
• 2 cups spinach
• Fried Egg (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add the sausage. Break the meat into small pieces with a spatula. Brown until fully cooked.
2. Add the butternut, onions, oregano, black pepper, and sauté for about 2 minutes.
3. Add broth and then place a lid on the pan but leave it tilted open some. Let cook for 5-7 minutes or until butternut is softened.
4. Add the spinach leaves and cook until they are reduced down for 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve immediately while hot.
6. Add a fried egg to the top.

Most people know I love a good meatless meal. Make this on a lazy & slow day and enjoy.

Shrimp & Rice Stew

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 tablespoon butter (do not use margarine)
• 1 cup of water
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (preferably salt-free)
• 2 Tblsp apple juice
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen butternut squash
• 1/2 cup frozen spinach
• 2 cup cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 3/4 lb cooked deveined peeled large (21 to 26 count) shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed

Directions:

1. In a 10-inch skillet, cook rice in butter over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until rice is golden.
2. Stir in water and Italian seasoning. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer until rice is almost tender.
3. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan, cook apple juice, onion,n, and garlic over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Stir in frozen vegetables. Let cook until warm for 5-10 minutes Add remaining ingredients.
5. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
6. Stir cooked rice into shrimp mixture. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender

Making a quick meal never hurts anyone.

Chicken with Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash Skillet Meal

Ingredients: 

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup diced butternut squash
• 1 cup halved Brussels sprouts
• 1 (5.6 ounces) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken

Directions:

1. Season chicken, if desired, with salt-free Italian seasoning or salt & pepper. 
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked & brown, about 5-10 minutes, adding garlic during last 30 seconds cook time. Remove and set aside.
3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet and cook onion, squash, and Brussels sprouts until vegetables begin to soften and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken flavor and prepare according to package directions.
5. Stir in cooked chicken.
6. Serve Hot.

I have so much fun making these dishes. If you try them, let me know.

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