Best 6 Cranberry Rice With Carmelized Onions Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with this delightful Cranberry Rice with Caramelized Onions recipe. This dish combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the savory richness of caramelized onions, and the fluffy texture of rice to create a harmonious and unforgettable meal. The step-by-step instructions guide you through the process of caramelizing onions to perfection, cooking fluffy rice, and incorporating succulent cranberries to achieve a vibrant and flavorful dish. Additionally, the article includes two bonus recipes: a tangy Cranberry Sauce that complements roasted turkey or chicken, and a refreshing Cranberry Orange Relish that adds a zesty touch to your favorite dishes. Embark on this culinary adventure and savor the delectable flavors of cranberries in these remarkable recipes.

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

CRANBERRY RICE WITH CARMELIZED ONIONS



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This is a different spin on an ordinary rice dish. And very colorful with the craisins. I added cooked Chicken to make it a meal.

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 c chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 c uncooked wild rice
1/2 c brown rice
3 medium onions cut into wedges ( bigger pieces )
2 tsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp butter
1/2 c dried cranberries or craisins
1/4 c toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • 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 to 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. Takes about 20 to 30 minutes to get them nice and golden brown. Add the berries, rice and almonds and heat through. add chicken if you want to make it a meal.

WILD RICE WITH CRANBERRIES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Make and share this Wild Rice With Cranberries And Caramelized Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup wild rice
3 tablespoons butter
3 medium onions, sliced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 cup craisins dried sweetened cranberries
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and both rices in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and brown sugar.
  • Cook 6 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and onions are soft and translucent.
  • Reduce heat to low and slowly cook onion, stirring often for 25 minutes or until they are caramel color.
  • Stir in dried cranberries.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until cranberries swell.
  • Gently fold cranberry mixture and orange zest into cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 449.8, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 25.2, Protein 8.1

CRANBERRY RICE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Cranberry Rice with Caramelized Onions is a wonderful side dish that lets cranberries be the star of the show.

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice mix
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
3 medium onions, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the wild rice mixture. Cover the saucepan and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the brown rice, simmer and cover for 45-50 minutes. The rice is done when it's tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the brown sugar and onions. Cook until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Add the cranberries, grated orange peel, and rice mixture to the onions and heat through.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Okay, it's October, but I want Thanksgiving to be now so I can make this! Says the Good Housekeeping Magazine website about this recipe... "Red onions are cooked down until sweet and rich, then simmered with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar -- a perfect match for tart cranberries! Use leftovers as a flavorful topper for turkey sandwiches." Good Housekeeping says that this sauce can be made up to 4 days ahead. (NOTE: I reworded the recipe a teeny bit)

Provided by CorriePDX

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 medium red onions (about 1 pound)
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium heat, the melt margarine. While this is happening, cut the onions into 4 wedges each, then thinly slice the wedges crosswise.
  • When the butter is melted, add onions to skillet, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until onions are dark brown and tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in cranberries, sugar, vinegar, salt, and 1 cup water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or until most cranberries pop and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Spoon sauce into serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours.

CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND CARDAMOM RICE



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A stunningly fragrant one-pot meal, this chicken and rice dish came to The Times from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's smash hit "Jerusalem: A Cookbook." Spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and whole cloves, its aromatic earthiness is balanced by plenty of herbs - dill, parsley and cilantro - for freshness and tang. And caramelized onions and dried barberries (or currants) contribute a gentle sweetness. This is dinner party food that is at once elegant and supremely comforting.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons sugar (40 grams)
2 1/2 tablespoons barberries, or use currants (25 grams)
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced (2 cups, or 250 grams)
2 1/4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (1 kilogram), or 1 whole chicken, quartered
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 cardamom pods
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
2 long cinnamon sticks, broken in two
1 2/3 cups basmati rice (300 grams)
2 1/4 cups boiling water (550 milliliters)
1 1/2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves (5 grams), chopped
1/2 cup dill leaves (5 grams), chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves (5 grams), chopped
1/3 cup Greek yogurt (100 grams), mixed with 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the sugar and scant 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat, add the barberries, and set aside to soak. If using currants, you do not need to soak them in this way.
  • Meanwhile, heat half the olive oil in a large sauté pan for which you have a lid over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has turned a deep golden brown. Transfer the onion to a small bowl and wipe the pan clean.
  • Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl and season with 1½ teaspoons each salt and black pepper. Add the remaining olive oil, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and use your hands to mix everything together well. Heat the frying pan again and place the chicken and spices in it. Sear chicken for 5 minutes on each side and remove from the pan (this is important as it part-cooks the chicken). The spices can stay in the pan, but don't worry if they stick to the chicken. Remove most of the remaining oil as well, leaving just a thin film at the bottom. Add the rice, caramelized onion, 1 teaspoon salt and plenty of black pepper. Drain the barberries and add them as well. Stir well and return the seared chicken to the pan, pushing it into the rice.
  • Pour the boiling water over the rice and chicken, cover the pan, and cook over very low heat for 30 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, remove the lid, quickly place a clean tea towel over the pan, and seal again with the lid. Leave the dish undisturbed for another 10 minutes. Finally, add the herbs and use a fork to stir them in and fluff up the rice. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot or warm with yogurt mixture if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1032, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1290 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY AND ALMOND RICE PILAF



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I've been making this dish for years - it's different from typical rice pilaf dishes in that the cranberries add the sweetness and the tartness that you don't expect in a savory dish. Oh, and it's super hard to fumble.

Provided by BOGINIA2

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped onions
½ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cranberries and jasmine rice into onion until rice is coated with oil and rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 22 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat; stir green onions, cilantro, and almonds into rice mixture. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 285.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter, tarter flavor than frozen cranberries.
  • Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently. This will develop their sweetness and flavor.
  • Use a good quality rice. A long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, will work well in this recipe.
  • Add a little bit of sweetness to the rice. This can be done with sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
  • Serve the cranberry rice with a protein of your choice. Some good options include chicken, fish, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Cranberry rice with caramelized onions is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner. The cranberries add a bright and tart flavor to the rice, while the caramelized onions add a sweet and savory flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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