Best Slow Cooker Rye Berries With Butternut Squash Recipes

RYE BERRY, WINTER SQUASH, & KALE SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING

Rye Berry, Winter Squash, & Kale Salad With Miso Dressing image

Adapted from a recipe (9/24/2013) by Anjali on eatyourgreens.com, this salad makes a hearty vegan main dish, or a super-healthy side dish for grilled meats. It makes use of ingredients that are best in the fall. Rye berries are whole rye grains, easily found in a natural grocery bulk section. Substitutions are easily made. You can use cubed pumpkin for the squash, wheat berries or barley instead of rye berries, a different sweetener, etc. Add dried cranberries, blueberries, raisins, or other if you like. This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, so it would be great for a pot luck event..

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories Vegan

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup rye berries
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white miso
1 teaspoon maple syrup (preferably amber for best flavor)
2 tablespoons walnut oil
3 cups kale, stems removed, cut into bite-size pieces (about 1/2 bunch)
1/4 cup toasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds) or 1/4 cup seeds, roughly chopped (walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds)

Steps:

Combine the rye berries, salt and 3 1/2 cups water in a heavy pot. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and let simmer for 1 hour, or until tender. Alternatively, cook the grain in a pressure cooker as you would for brown rice.
Preheat the oven to 450°F Place the squash on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through baking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, miso paste and maple syrup until smooth. Slowly whisk in the walnut oil. Place the kale in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Massage the dressing into the kale, until the leaves are soft and pliable. Add the cooked rye berries, the roasted squash, and the remaining dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle the nuts over the top and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.4, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 532.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.3

SLOW-COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup image

Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow cooker. This can easily be doubled if you're feeding a crowd. Once you've tried it, try mixing it up-add save or savory with the thyme or replace it with nutmeg. For a vegan version, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth. -Jennifer Machado, Alta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 to 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; saute until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add next 5 ingredients and 5 cups broth to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are soft, 6-8 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker. Stir in additional broth to reach desired consistency; heat through. If desired, top servings with sour cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges