Side: Wild Rice Pilaf

(collected from USA WEEKEND Magazine)

  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 1/2 cups non-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Heat oil. Saute onion and celery until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 50 to 60 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Add walnuts and cranberries. Toss; serve warm.

Serves 8.

Variations:

  1. Use chopped almonds instead of walnuts.
  2. Use chopped apple instead of cranberries.

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 March 2015 02:52