Description
A delicious and hearty side dish featuring wild rice, sweetened dried cranberries, and chopped apples, finished with toasted pecans and fresh herbs. Perfect for holidays or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
- 2 cups wild rice or brown rice
- 4 cups unsalted chicken broth or stock
- ¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon Rustic Herb Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 small apple, chopped
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sauté Rice: In a Dutch oven or oven-safe casserole dish, heat the butter and Roasted Garlic Infused Oil over medium-high heat. Add the rice and sauté until well-coated, about 3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chicken stock, cranberries, Rustic Herb Seasoning, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cover.
- Bake: Transfer the covered dish to the oven. Bake for 45 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Finish the Pilaf: Season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Stir in the chopped apple and pecans. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg