Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Fall Feast: Butternut Squash, Apples, Chicken, and Grains

One of my new favorite recipes, so I thought I would share. A true OP Sands invention here.

 1/2 package of Harvest Grains Blend from Trader Joe's. (Israeli Style Couscous, Orzo, Baby Garbanzo Beans, and Red Quinoa.)
1 3/4 cup reduced sodium organic chicken broth
1 onion
1 apple
1 butternut squash
2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp. butter
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Ok, so this could really be a one pot deal if you wanted it to... But this is what I did:

Make the Harvest Grains by bringing the chicken broth to a boil.  Add 1 tbsp of butter and the harvest grains. Bring back to a boil and then let simmer covered for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice and dice the butternut squash, onion, and apple. Put all the ingredients into a plastic baggie, add olive oil and salt and pepper, and toss. Then spread onto a cookie tray. Roast all three of these together at 450 for about 25 minutes, and broil for 2 minutes on high at the end to get a slight crisp.

Cook the 2  chicken breasts and cut into bite size pieces.



Combine everything into one pot of delicious fall taste sensation! Add a glass of wine if you will.