Pumpkin Rice

Name: Pumpkin Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup scallions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups calabaza pumpkin, peeled, diced; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed; 1 cup lite coconut milk; 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

A fragrant Caribbean side dish cooked with tender pumpkin, rich coconut milk, and aromatic herbs.

40 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups calabaza pumpkin, peeled, diced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
1 cup lite coconut milk
1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add 1/4 cup chopped scallions and 2 cloves minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Stir in 2 cups peeled, diced calabaza pumpkin, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking for 3 minutes.
4

Add 1 cup rinsed long grain white rice, 1 cup lite coconut milk, and 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender.
6

Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Questions

How long does Pumpkin Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pumpkin Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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