This coconut lime butternut squash fried rice is great as a side dish served with your favorite protein, like tofu, eggs or grilled chicken!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Ingredients
2 1/2 to 2 3/4pounds(1.1kg to 1.25kg) butternut squash
2 1/2tablespoonsvirgin coconut oil
2/3cupdiced yellow onion, about 1/2 medium onion
3clovesgarlic, minced
3/4teaspoonsalt
2/3cup(90g) frozen peas, thawed
2scallions, thinly sliced
1teaspoonlime zest
2tablespoonslime juice
3 to 4tablespoonschopped basil
Optional Toppings
red pepper flakes
chopped chives
Instructions
Peel the butternut squash and slice off the ends. Cut open the butternut squash and remove the seeds and strings. Chop the butternut squash into 1/2-inch cubes.
Working in batches, add the butternut squash cubes to the food processor. Blend the squash for a few seconds. Continue pulsing the butternut squash until it is about the size of grains of rice.
Heat the oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and salt and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the riced butternut squash. Cook the rice for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the peas and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in the sliced scallions, lime zest and lime juice and cook until the butternut squash has turned into a yellow-orange color, about another minute or two. Turn off the heat.
When you are ready to serve the rice, stir in the chopped basil. Top with red pepper flakes and chopped chives, if you like.
Notes
If you want more coconut or lime flavor, just add a tiny bit more oil, lime zest or lime juice.