Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of nutty wild rice, sweet dried cherries, and crunchy pecans in this Wild Rice, Dried Cherry & Pecan Pilaf. This vibrant dish is perfect for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or a cozy dinner at home. With its unique blend of textures and flavors, it’s sure to be a showstopper at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water until clear. Combine with vegetable broth in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes until tender yet chewy.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in dried cherries and toasted pecans; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked wild rice to the skillet mixture; gently fold everything together with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg