Description
A delightful blend of earthy wild rice, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans, making it a versatile and flavorful addition to any menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (optional, for extra richness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup orange juice or zest for brightness
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Place the wild rice blend in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed wild rice blend with 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add onion and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine and finish: Add the cooked rice to the skillet with vegetables. Stir in cranberries, pecans, and parsley.
- Add richness (optional): Stir in butter or olive oil.
- Season to taste: Season with salt, pepper, and optional orange juice or zest.
- Serve: Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor. Use high-quality broth for the best taste. Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg