Bowl: Wild Rice Harvest with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette | Kools Family Favorites

Ingredients

• 1 c. wild blend rice (Lundberg Wild Blend Rice)
• 1-3/4 c. chicken broth
• 3 c. 1-inch butternut squash cubes (1 small squash)
• 3 Tbls. extra virgin olive oil, **divided**
• 1/8 t. garlic powder
• 1/8 t. chili powder
• 1/8 t. cinnamon
• salt and pepper
• 9 oz thinly shredded fresh brussels sprouts (washed and outside skin removed)
• 1 large or 2 small apples, chopped (I liked Honeycrisp)
• 3 oz. white cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1/3 c. sliced almonds or pepitas
• 1/3 c. dried cranberries
• 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 c. good quality balsamic vinegar (18 yr or older)
• 1 small clove garlic, pressed or very finely minced
• 2 Tbls. fig jam (purchased at specialty stores or Simon's cheese, locally)