Easy Wild Rice Pilaf My GoTo Autumn Side Dish - Kitchen20

Ingredients

• 1 cup (180g) wild rice, rinsed well
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (150g) butternut squash, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
• ½ cup (75g) dried cranberries
• ½ cup (50g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth (low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried sage
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter (optional, for richness)