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Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

This easy side dish is perfect for any holiday gathering.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Wild Rice
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Judy Yeager

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of wild rice blend using chicken broth to make
  • 4 tablespoons of butter divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1 apple chopped ( I used a Fuji apple)
  • 1 cup of dried cranberries
  • 1 cup of chopped pecan
  • fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • You will prepare the wild rice according to the directions on the package with a few changes. If it calls for water, use chicken broth in place of water. You will add 2 tablespoons of butter, along with black pepper, oregano and thyme to the chicken broth then add wild rice and cook according to package directions. Mine cooked for around 50 minutes
  • Remove from stove and drain extra water if needed. Leave rice in drainer. In pan, saute apples in 2 tablespoons of butter util soft. Once done, add rice, cranberries, pecans back to pan and mix together well. Garnish with parsley and serve.