Butternut Squash Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Seeds and Walnuts

Name: Butternut Squash Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Seeds and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Israeli, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash (peeled and cubed); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 ½ cups wild rice blend; 3 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 4 tablespoons oil; 2 purple onions (sliced); ½ cup walnuts (chopped); 2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (or balsamic vinegar); ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 teaspoons honey; Salt and pepper (to taste); 4 mint stems (diced finely); ½ cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 30min

this elegant butternut squash wild rice with walnuts and pomegranate seeds is the perfect vegetarian main or side dish for thanksgiving or rosh hashana.

Updated at: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:53:12 GMT