Fruited Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 3/4 cup
  • Calories:
  • 281
  • Fat:
  • 11 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 12 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 730 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 42 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 6 g


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Fruited Wild Rice Pilaf

Light & Tasty

Her savory rice side dish has become a favorite with family and friends, writes Carolyn Keith from Evanston, Illinois. Studded with golden raisins, dried cherries and nuts, it goes together in no time using a convenient rice mix and dresses up a variety of main dishes.

SERVINGS: 5

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Other stovetop

TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins and cherries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add rice mix with contents of seasoning packet; stir to coat.
    Stir in the broth, fruit and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 24-28 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
    Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. Yield: 5 servings.


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