Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Pilaf
This Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Pilaf is a simple fall side dish. It is vegan and gluten free, making it the perfect addition to your holiday table.
Servings 12
Calories 196kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups uncooked wild rice
- 4 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 apple diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 6 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and cook for one-minute longer.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add wild rice. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add broth, thyme, sea salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 35 minutes, until the rice is tender. (Note: Wild Rice cooking time can vary, so make sure you check the cooking time on the brand you purchase. I’ve had some brands take up to an hour to cook.)
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
- Toss together diced apple and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add apple, dries cranberries and pecans to the rice and toss. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.9mg