CREAMY PARMESAN RICE & BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Creamy Parmesan Rice & Butternut Squash image

The Parmesan cheese adds a nice Italian touch to this meal-and crème fraiche gives it a rich, creamy texture. This may be the most delectable way you've ever enjoyed butternut squash!

Provided by Uncle Ben's

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Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup butternut squash, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 leek, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Parmesan & Butter Rice
2 cups water
3 tablespoons creme fraiche or heavy whipping cream
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

In a 9-inch saute pan, heat butter over medium heat, adding squash, garlic, onions, and leeks.
Saute about 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
Stir in UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Parmesan & Butter Rice and water.
Bring to boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
Stir in cream and garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 2.2 g