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Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

This rice pilaf is made with a wild rice blend, apples, dried cranberries, pecans and fresh herbs. It's a colorful and hearty addition to any meal and is perfect for the holidays.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 2 Granny Smith apples finely diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine the wild rice blend and chicken broth in a pot. Cook the rice according to package directions.
  2. While the rice is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  4. Add the apples and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until softened.
  5. Pour the cooked rice into the pan with the onions and apples, then stir to combine.
  6. 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

  • You can make this rice pilaf up to a day in advance. Cover it and store in the fridge, then reheat in a pan over low heat. You may need to add a little more butter when you reheat the rice if the mixture seems dry from being in the fridge.
  • Serving vegetarians? Simply swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth.

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 357mg (15%) Potassium 302mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 380IU (8%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% 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.