Comments on: Butternut Squash Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Seeds

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:29:05 +0000

In reply to Marla.

Walnuts - you can skip the nuts! No need to even sub them.
Mint - yes, any mint leaves.
Pom molasses is best subbed with date honey, called silan!

By: Marla

Marla — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:34:08 +0000

In reply to Jean. What can be substituted for walnuts? My daughter dislikes nuts in general. Can any mint leaves be used? I can't find pomegranate molasses besides balsamic what else can I use?

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:04:12 +0000

In reply to G W. Use the leaves! Will fix it.

By: G W

G W — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:07:30 +0000

Is the mint stems like meaning "use the leaves of this many stems" or just dice up the stems, kind of confusing.

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:51:29 +0000

In reply to Linda. Absolutely! Just follow the quinoa cooking instructions and you're all set.

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:38:42 +0000

This sounds delicious! I know it’s a rice recipe but would it work if I substituted the wild rice for quinoa?

By: Robin L.

Robin L. — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:49:48 +0000

I made a few alterations, not because the recipe needed it, but because of what I had available. I used white onion rather than red, which was tempered by white elderberry balsamic vinegar. I used a tuscan infused olive oil for the squash and onion. I omitted the nuts because my husband doesn't like them, but added portobello mushroom for a meaty texture and to make it a bit more filling. I didn't have mint on hand, but the flavor combination was fantastic even without it. I did add the pomegranate seeds, which the kids and I gobbled up.
Overall, a fantastic dish that is forgiving of substitutions and filling enough for a couple of teenagers. WIN!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:49:15 +0000

In reply to Jean. It really is great for cooler temps!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:49:04 +0000

In reply to Allyssa. I'm so glad your family enjoyed it, Allyssa!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:48:49 +0000

In reply to Ashley. I agree!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:48:44 +0000

In reply to Amy Casey. I can't wait to see it on your Thanksgiving table!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:48:14 +0000

In reply to Mikayla. I'm so glad you didn't even need any special trips to the grocery store :)

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:47:58 +0000

In reply to Amy Liu Dong. It's a big hit with everyone around us!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:47:43 +0000

In reply to Linda. They add such a nice crunch, juiciness and sweetness!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:47:29 +0000

In reply to Farrukh Aziz. I'm thrilled it made your weeknight more fall-like :)

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:47:10 +0000

In reply to Alex. That's exactly what I had in mind when making it! My 2-year-old gobbled it up!!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:46:50 +0000

In reply to Debbie. I try to use it a lot in the fall season!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:46:38 +0000

In reply to Ramona. I can't wait to hear how you like it!

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:45:29 +0000

In reply to Brianna. YES! Squash and wild rice are great together

By: kseniaprints

kseniaprints — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:45:16 +0000

In reply to Naïby. Thank you!! I love mixing textures.