Cranberry Wild Rice Recipe
Description
A delightful side dish perfect for complementing roast chicken or beef, this Cranberry Wild Rice can also double as a scrumptious stuffing for your favorite recipes. This flavorful dish is inspired by a recipe from Taste of Home.
Recipe Overview
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Brown Rice
- Keywords: Rice, Kosher, < 60 Minutes, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 424.1
- Total Fat: 20.9g
- Saturated Fat: 6.9g
- Cholesterol: 26.5mg
- Sodium: 255.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 52g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.9g
- Sugar: 9.9g
- Protein: 10.2g
Ingredients
- 2 cups wild rice
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Zest of 1 orange
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a saucepan, combine chicken stock and both wild and brown rices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. |
| 2 | Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and brown sugar. Cook for a few minutes until the liquid is absorbed. |
| 3 | Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized, about 25 minutes. |
| 4 | Stir in the dried cranberries and cover the skillet, cooking on low heat for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the cranberries to plump up. |
| 5 | In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice mixture with the onion-cranberry mixture. |
| 6 | Add the chopped pecans and orange zest. |
| 7 | Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 8 | Serve warm as a delicious side dish or use it as a flavorful stuffing for your favorite recipes. Enjoy! 🍲🍂 |
Tips
- For added flavor, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant before adding them to the rice mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving. It also freezes well for future meals.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar to suit your taste preferences.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for a burst of color and freshness.
This Cranberry Wild Rice dish is not only packed with flavor and texture but also provides a beautiful presentation on your dinner table. Whether served alongside your favorite meats or used as a stuffing, it is sure to impress your family and guests alike! 🌾🍽️
