Description
Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf is a festive and flavorful dish that combines the nutty taste of wild rice with the sweetness of cranberries and the crunch of pecans, making it a perfect side for holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the wild rice and vegetable broth to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for about 45-50 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the dried cranberries and chopped pecans, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add other nuts or dried fruits for variation.
- For a vegan version, ensure the vegetable broth is plant-based.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf, festive side dish, wild rice recipe, holiday recipes