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Cranberry Pear Walnut Rice Pilaf
Inspired by all the colors of fall, this CRANBERRY PEAR WALNUT RICE PILAF is a gorgeous dish that is a great addition to any meal or your holiday table!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 368 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups pear juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup wild rice blend rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup yellow onion diced
- 1 pear chopped
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped walnuts toasted
Instructions
- In a large non-stick pot or skillet, bring broth, pear juice, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, pepper, dried thyme, oregano, and parsley to a rolling boil. Add rice, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 35-45 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- While rice is cooking, prepare onions and walnuts.
- In a small skillet add 1 tablespoon butter, onions, and garlic. Saute until tender, remove from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet toast walnuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat and cook 4-6 minutes or until walnuts are fragrant. Tossing occasionally while cooking.
- Once completely cooked, drain rice of any remaining liquid. and leave in fine hole strainer.
- Return rice to the pot, add onions, garlic, cranberries, pears and walnuts and apple cider vinegar. Gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted and inspired by Cranberry Apple Rice Pilaf from Carlsbad Cravings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
282mg
(12%)
Potassium
400mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
23.9mg
(27%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 23.9mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.