Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans
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Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans
Description
The recipe uses a wild rice blend cooked in chicken broth, which infuses the rice with a gentle savory flavor. Separately, onions and apples are sautéed in butter until softened and combined with the cooked rice. Addition of dried cranberries and chopped pecans introduces sweet and nutty textures, while rosemary and parsley add fresh herbal notes. The pilaf is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste for balance.
Resulting in a pilaf with a tender yet slightly chewy rice texture, softened fruit, and crunchy nuts, this dish offers complexity and color. It complements a variety of mains and adds seasonal appeal with cranberries and pecans.
This pilaf can be prepared a day ahead and gently reheated with a little extra butter if it dries out. For vegetarians, vegetable broth is a direct substitute for the chicken broth, maintaining the dish’s depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 apple finely diced, Granny Smith variety
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1 teaspoon rosemary minced, fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh leaves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the wild rice blend and chicken broth in a pot. Cook the rice according to package directions.
- While the rice is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the apples and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until softened.
- Pour the cooked rice into the pan with the onions and apples, then stir to combine.
- Add the dried cranberries, pecans, rosemary and parsley to the pan. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve.
Notes
- Prepare the pilaf up to one day ahead and reheat gently with added butter if necessary to restore moisture.
- Vegetarian option: substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth without altering the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11.1mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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