Cranberry Rice with Caramelized Onions |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Rice provides so many options to a creative cookÂthe stir-in ideas are endless. In this recipe, dried cranberries star. Their sweet-tart flavor accents my rice combination and gives a festive feel to everyday meals. Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth |
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice |
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice |
3 medium onions, cut into wedges |
2 teaspoons brown sugar |
3 tablespoons butter |
1 cup dried cranberries |
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add the wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the brown rice; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onions and brown sugar in butter until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the cranberries, orange peel and rice; heat through. Yield: 4 servings.
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