Pumpkin rice

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, diced

1 ½ teaspoon salt

200 gr uncooked rice

550-650 ml water

1 teaspoon thyme, dried

1 teaspoon pepper

500 gr butternut squash, precooked and diced in small cubes

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, add oil, garlic and onions. Cook until onions are translucent and golden brown. It takes about 5 minutes.

2. Add rice to the pan and mix.

3. Add water. At first, add 550 ml water. You can add more anytime.

4. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Cook on medium-low heat.

5. Cook for 10 minutes.

6. Season with thyme, pepper and more salt if needed.

7. Cook for 5-10 minutes more.

8. Add the precooked butternut squash and mix. Steam for a couple of minutes.