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Pilaf With Squash Recipe

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Ingredients

6 c chicken stock (If you don't have homemade stock I recommend Tones Soup Base. Ordinary bullion cubes don't have enou) .
1/2 tsp cumin .
2 tbsps olive oil .
1/4 tsp celery seeds .
2 c long grain white rice .
1 c summer squash, shredded (go ahead & use up that big, tough one) .
1 onion, sliced .
salt & pepper .
2 tbsps butter .
1 c bulgur wheat .
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

Step #1 In a heavy-bottomed pot heat the olive oil & butter on medium to medium-high heat.
Step #2 Add the rice, bulgar, onions, squash, & seasonings.
Step #3 Keep stirring as the rice loses the translucency that it got from the oil & goes white again.
Step #4 Be VERY careful not to burn it because scorched grain reeks & tastes horrible.
Step #5 Once most of the rice is white add the chicken stock.
Step #6 Bring to a boil.
Step #7 Cover up & reduce heat.
Step #8 Simmer 12-15 mins, stirring several times.
Step #9 Remove from heat & let this stand, covered, for 5 mins to finish absorbing the liquid.
Step #10 Variations can be made by substituting orzo or broken spaghetti for the bulgar, or carrots, beef stock for the chicken stock, spinach, peas, or other vegetables for the shredded squash.
Enjoy the Pilaf With Squash recipe