Cranberry Wild Rice
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 50 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Nuts are a wonderful source of protein and nutrition so I look for ways to add them to all of my dishes. The addition of cranberries in this recipe makes it perfect for fall.—Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska
Ingredients
-
4 cups water
-
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
-
1 small red onion, chopped
-
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
-
1 teaspoon dried thyme
-
1 tablespoon olive oil
-
3 garlic cloves, minced
-
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Directions
-
1.
In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender.
-
2.
In a large skillet, saute the onion, cranberries and thyme in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain rice if needed; stir in onion mixture and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 238 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
© 2024 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC