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Description
A flavorful and nutritious side dish featuring wild rice, dried cranberries, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for holiday meals or everyday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water and drain.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add wild rice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in dried cranberries and chopped pecans. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version or chicken broth for added flavor.
- Toast pecans for a deeper nutty taste.
- Add fresh parsley for a pop of color before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg