Description
This wild rice dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, featuring tender wild rice, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and chopped pecans. Toast for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cranberries and cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in orange zest, salt, and pepper.
- Fluff cooked wild rice with a fork and combine it with the sautéed mixture in the skillet, mixing well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm, garnished with additional pecans if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm as a side or a main dish.
- Feel free to add more vegetables or herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg