Wild Rice With Dried Apricots And Cranberries |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 75 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A deliciously fruity and colorful dish. Rice & Beans Cooking Class. Ingredients:
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice |
3 cups chicken broth, divided |
1 cup apple juice |
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice |
1/2 cup raisins |
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots |
1/2 cup dried cranberries |
2 tbs. butter |
3/4 chopped onion |
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans |
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Rinse wild rice in fine strainer under cold running water. Drain; set aside.
2. Combine wild rice, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and apple juice in 2-quart saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, about 1 hour or until rice is tender.
4. Drain; set aside.
5. Combine white rice and remaining 1 1/2 cups broth in seperate 2-quart saucepan.
6. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, coverd, 12 to 15 minutes.
7. Stir in raisins, apricots and cranberries; simmer 5 minutes or until rice is tender and fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
8. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes or until fruit is tender; set aside.
9. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
10. Add onion; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
11. Stir in pecans.
12. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
13. Add wild rice and white rice mixtures to skillet.
14. Stir in parsley; cook and stir over medium heat about 2 minutes or until heated through.
15. Garnish with fresh thyme, orange slices and whole cranberries, if desired.
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