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Wild Rice Pilaf

Delicious Wild Rice Pilaf with Sweet Cranberries and Nuts

This Wild Rice Pilaf is a delightful mix of nutty rice and sweet cranberries, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pilaf
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Blend Hearty texture and nutty flavor
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Use chicken broth for a non-vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter Substitute with any cooking oil or vegan butter
  • 1 medium Onion Or shallots for a milder flavor
  • 1 stalk Celery Can substitute with green bell pepper
  • 1 medium Carrot Can substitute with sweet potato
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, or use roasted garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used, but use more
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Italian seasoning can be used as a substitute
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with raisins or chopped dried apricots
  • ½ cup Nuts (Almonds or Pecans) Can replace with any nut or seed
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions For garnish
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the wild rice blend under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve for 2-3 minutes, then set aside to drain.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of broth to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes until tender.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, chopped celery, and diced carrot, sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Fold the cooked rice into the sautéed vegetables, then stir in dried cranberries and chopped nuts. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This Wild Rice Pilaf is both gluten-free and adaptable for different dietary needs. Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze for later use.

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