Best 12 Cranberry Nut Wild Rice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Cranberry Nut Wild Rice dish, an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. This wholesome and nutritious dish features a medley of wild rice, cranberries, walnuts, and a touch of maple syrup, all harmoniously combined to create a delightful symphony of flavors. Accompanying this main course are three complementary recipes: a refreshing Cranberry Orange Salsa, a creamy Goat Cheese Spread, and a decadent Cranberry Walnut Biscotti. These accompaniments add layers of taste and texture, transforming the meal into a memorable feast. Let your taste buds embark on a journey of sweet, tangy, and nutty sensations as you savor this delightful Cranberry Nut Wild Rice dish, complemented by its trio of exceptional accompaniments.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WILD-RICE PILAF WITH CRANBERRIES AND PECANS



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Wild rice marries with pecans and dried cranberries in an updated pilaf.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 cup wild rice
3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice, and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and starting to burst, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain any excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl.
  • While rice cooks, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until browned and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop pecans.
  • Add toasted pecans, cranberries, raisins, and parsley to rice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE STUFFING



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Mix dried apricots and dried cranberries into this thyme-scented stuffing with crunchy pecans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, for the dish
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked wild rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more, for serving
2/3 cup toasted pecan pieces, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 2-quart baking dish. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the rice, parsley, pecans, cranberries and apricots to the onion mixture and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread in the prepared baking dish and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the top with parsley.

CRANBERRY-WILD RICE BAKE



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Enjoy this delicious rice and cranberries recipe - perfect for a side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton), heated
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Place wild rice in wire strainer. Run cold water through rice, lifting rice with fingers to clean thoroughly.
  • Heat wild rice and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes; drain.
  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Mix wild rice and onion mixture in baking dish. Mix broth, salt and garlic; pour over rice mixture.
  • Cover and bake 1 1/4 hours. Stir in cranberries. Cover and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg

SLOW-COOKER WILD RICE WITH CRANBERRIES



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Create a new side with this festive rice dish. The slow cooker makes it easy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 cans (14 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except almonds and cranberries.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until wild rice is tender.
  • In ungreased heavy skillet, cook almonds over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant; set aside. Stir almonds and cranberries into rice mixture. Cover and cook on low heat setting 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg

CRANBERRY WILD RICE PILAF



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This tender side dish is perfect for the holidays or any time you want to add a special touch. Dried cranberries, currants and almonds serve up color and texture. My co-workers all make this rice pilaf for their families. -Pat Gardetta, Osage Beach, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup dried currants
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a saucepan, combine wild rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in barley, currants and butter. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, covered, until wild rice and barley are tender, 50-60 minutes. Stir in almonds and cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

APPLE-CRANBERRY WILD RICE



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Dried apples, cranberries and savory nicely complement the wild rice and leek in this delicious recipe from Marion Karlin of Waterloo, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-3/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
1 teaspoon dried savory
1small leek (white portion only), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
6 tablespoons chicken broth, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until rice is tender. Drain. Stir in savory; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute leek in oil for 1 minute. Stir in cranberries, apples and 3 tablespoons broth. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally., Add rice, onion salt, lemon-pepper and remaining broth. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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CRANBERRY-WALNUT RICE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
About 2 2/3 cups chicken stock
A generous handful dried, sweetened cranberries (recommended: Craisins by Ocean Spray)
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted
4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle

Steps:

  • Heat the butter over medium heat in a saucepot. Add the orzo and toast until golden. Stir in the rice, add the stock and cranberries. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Fluff the rice and combine with walnuts and scallions to serve.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE DRESSING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6.2 ounces) box fast cooking long-grain and wild rice
1 1/2 cups (or according to rice box instructions) low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup frozen seasoning blend (mixed diced vegetables including onion, celery, red and green peppers, parsley)
1 (11 ounces) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine rice, chicken stock, and seasoning blend and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve warm.

WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS, CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
2 cups wild rice
1 cup wheat berries, soaked in 3 cups water overnight and drained
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil
6 medium or 3 large portobello mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and in large dice (3 cups)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 small shallots, minced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons walnut oil

Steps:

  • Bring two medium pots salted water to a boil over high heat. Add wild rice to one and wheat berries to another, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, 30 to 35 minutes for wild rice and 20 to 25 minutes for wheat berries.
  • While grains cook, put cranberries in small bowl, and cover with hot water. Soak 15 minutes, drain, and chop. Set aside.
  • Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, and sauté, stirring frequently, until mushrooms soften and begin to release their liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Stir in walnuts, shallots, parsley and cranberries.
  • When grains are tender, drain them, and add them to bowl. Drizzle with walnut oil, and toss gently. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 469, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 356 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WILD RICE, WALNUT, AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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For guests who prefer rice dressings to bread stuffings, this version, studded with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries, is a welcome addition to the holiday table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion (2 cups), finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 boxes (6 ounces each) wild-rice blend (discard seasoning packets)
1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, broken into small pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Add 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in wild-rice blend. Return to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover; cook over low heat until rice has absorbed all liquid, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer rice to a large bowl. Stir in walnuts, cranberries, and parsley; season again with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or hold at room temperature for up to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 8 g

CRANBERRY WILD RICE SALAD



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I first tried this recipe at a luncheon during a holiday home tour. Since cranberries grow well in this area, I love to use the dried variety to give recipes like this hearty salad color and tang. It's a thrill to make it for visitors. -Lyn Graebert, Park Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups cooked wild rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup cranberry juice
1/3 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine cranberry juice, vinegar, oil, basil, sugar, salt if desired and pepper; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in pecans if desired.

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PINE NUT AND CRANBERRY RICE PILAF



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Juicy cranberries and crunchy pine nuts easily dress up rice in this special side dish. The subtle flavors make it an appropriate accompaniment to many entrees.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter and oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. , Add the broth, mushrooms, cranberries, garlic powder, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. , Remove from the heat. Stir in parsley; sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Soak wild rice: Soaking wild rice for at least 4 hours, or overnight, helps reduce cooking time and results in a more tender texture.
  • Use flavorful broth: Use chicken, vegetable, or mushroom broth instead of water for added flavor. If you don't have broth on hand, you can also use a mixture of water and bouillon cubes or granules.
  • Add vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the recipe, such as carrots, celery, onions, or bell peppers.
  • Use a variety of nuts: You can use any type of nuts you like in this recipe. Some popular choices include walnuts, pecans, almonds, and pistachios.
  • Add dried fruit: If you like, you can also add dried fruit, such as cranberries, raisins, or cherries, to the recipe.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the rice before serving and add additional salt, pepper, or herbs, as desired.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Nut Wild Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of wild rice, cranberries, nuts, and herbs creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to serve rice, give Cranberry Nut Wild Rice a try!

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