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Makeover Fruited Wild Rice Pilaf

1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1/3 cup uncooked wild rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth
1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup golden raisins and cherries
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008

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Makeover Fruited Wild Rice Pilaf cont.

1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, carrot and garlic in
butter until tender. Add brown rice and wild rice; stir to coat.
Stir in the broth, water, fruit, parsley, salt, thyme, sage and
pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60
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.