Description

A flavorful and festive Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Pilaf that is perfect for the holidays or any time you want a hearty vegetarian side dish. This dish combines the nuttiness of wild rice with the sweetness of apples and cranberries, all cooked to perfection with savory herbs and nuts.

Ingredients

Scale

Wild Rice Blend:

1 cup

Vegetable or Chicken Broth:

2 1/4 cups low-sodium

Olive Oil:

1 tablespoon

Onion, finely chopped:

1 small

Celery, diced:

1 stalk

Apple, cored and diced:

Dried Cranberries:

1/2 cup

Pecans or Walnuts, chopped (optional):

1/3 cup

Dried Thyme:

1/2 teaspoon

Black Pepper, ground:

1/4 teaspoon

Salt:

1/4 teaspoon

Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish):

1 tablespoon

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Instructions

Rinse the wild rice blend: Under cold water and drain.
Boil vegetable broth: In a medium saucepan, add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45–50 minutes.
Sauté onion and celery: In olive oil until softened.
Add apple, cranberries, and thyme: Cook until apples are tender.
Combine rice and apple mixture: Season with salt, pepper, and nuts if using. Heat through and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
For extra richness, try using butter instead of olive oil.
Great as a holiday side or hearty vegetarian main.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 240
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 270mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg