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Wild Rice, Butternut Squash, and Cannellini Stew
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Wild Rice, Butternut Squash, and Cannellini Stew

Wild rice gives this stew earthiness and is appealingly chewy (save time by buying it precooked). Serve with cornbread or polenta.

Recipe:  Wild Rice, Butternut Squash, and Cannellini Stew


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