Best 20 Pecan Rice Recipes

APRICOT-PECAN WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute onions and celery in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Spoon into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE STUFFING

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.

ORANGE PECAN WILD RICE (INA GARTEN B2B SIDE DISH)

Steps:

• Place the rice, chicken stock, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover the pot and lower the heat to simmer ( she pulls the pan halfway off the burner) and cook for about 1 hour, until the rice is tender and the grains begin to burst open. Stir the rice occasionally while it's cooking, scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent it from sticking. Turn off the heat, and allow the rice to steam for about 5 minutes.
• Stir the remaining tablespoon of butter into the rice, then add the grapes, scallions, pecans, orange zest, orange juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and toss. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

CRANBERRY PECAN BROWN RICE STUFFING

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cranberries and orange peel with chicken stock and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Set aside. Heat a large sauce pan over high heat and add margarine.
• Stir in celery, shallot and poultry seasoning and saute 3 minutes. Stir in cranberry mixture, pecans, parsley and rice and cook over medium heat for 3 more minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

PECAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute pecans in 2 tablespoons butter until toasted; remove from the pan and set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the broth, 2 tablespoons parsley, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add carrots; simmer until rice is tender, 3-5 minutes longer. Stir in toasted pecans and remaining parsley. Fluff with a fork. Freeze option: Reserving pecans for later, freeze cooled pilaf in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish, adding 2-3 tablespoons water to moisten, until heated through. Toast pecans; add to pilaf.

BROWN RICE AND PECAN STUFFING

Steps:

• Toast the pecans by tossing them over medium-high heat in a heavy, dry skillet or baking them in a toaster oven until golden brown. Do not allow them to burn. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion and celery and saute over low heat until soft and just beginning to brown. Stir in the thyme, sage and rice. Add the pecans. Add the stock, bring to a boil and boil for two minutes. Lower heat, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. The rice will still be a little firm, but it will continue cooking when it is stuffed into the poultry.
• Season the mixture with parsley, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use to stuff the turkey. When stuffing, do not pack the mixture tightly because the rice will continue to expand.

PECAN RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
• When rice is done, melt margarine in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, pecans, parsley, basil, ginger, pepper and salt. When onions are tender stir mixture into rice and mix well.

TEXAS PECAN RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in pecans, salt, thyme, pepper and cumin. Add consomme and water; bring to a boil., Bake, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with bacon and, if desired, pecan halves.

PECAN RICE

Steps:

• Cook 1 slice chopped bacon in butter in a saucepan. Add 1/2 small chopped onion and cook until soft. Add 1 1/2 cups basmati rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 1/4 cups water, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, 15 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

WILD RICE PECAN PILAF

Steps:

• In a medium-sized sauce pan, bring 2 quarts of water to a rapid boil.
• Add the 1/2 tsp salt and the wild rice.
• Boil uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the grains begin to pop open and the rice is tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a 10" skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the carrot and saute for 1-2 minutes.
• Add celery, mushrooms, and pecans.
• Saute for just about 2 minutes more, stirring often.
• Add the rice and saute until thoroughly combined.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.
• Serves 4.

WILD RICE, CRANBERRY AND PECAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Put water and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Heat to simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
• Add cranberries and cook just until all the cranberries are popped, about 3 minutes.
• Do not overcook; you want the cranberries to stay relatively whole.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries to a medium-size bowl, leaving the cranberry syrup in the saucepan.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Add wild rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add stock, salt, thyme and pepper.
• Heat to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender but pleasantly chewy, about 45 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.
• Drain the wild rice of excess cooking liquid, if necessary.
• Add the wild rice mixture and the toasted pecans to the cranberries.
• Toss to mix well.
• Use as a turkey stuffing or bake separately.
• To bake separately, heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Place in a buttered 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Bake, covered, until heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.

CREAMY CHICKEN & CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE

Steps:

• Mix flour, thyme and pepper; coat chicken with flour mixture. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken to skillet, cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until cook through (165 degree).
• Stir cranberries, pecans and 1/3 cup of the onions into cooked rice; spoon onto serving platter. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Place chicken over rice mixture; cover to keep warm.
• Add broth to skillet; stir to break up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream cheese; cook 2-3 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and sauce starts to thicken, stirring constantly with wire whisk.
• Spoon some of the sauce over each chicken piece and and garnish with reserved onions.
• Serve remaining sauce on the side.

PECAN RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring rice and milk to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, lemon zest and pecans. Pour into serving dishes and chill until set.

LEMON-PECAN WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the broth, rice and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender. , Stir in the onions, parsley, lemon zest and juice. Stir in pecans.

CRANBERRY APPLE PECAN WILD RICE PILAF RECIPE - (3.6/5)

Steps:

• Bring broth, apple juice Dijon, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, pepper, dried thyme, oregano, parsley and bay leaf to a boil in a large nonstick skillet. Add rice, cover and reduce heat to low (dial should be just above lowest LOW setting). Simmer 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender and almost all of the liquid has been absorbed, checking rice for doneness at 45 minutes. Once cooked, drain rice and leave in fine hole strainer. To the now empty pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Increase heat to medium high and add onions and apples; saute for 5-7 minutes, or until onions and apples are tender. Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds. Return rice to skillet along with cranberries, pecans and apple cider vinegar. Toss to evenly combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish as desired.

WILD RICE-PECAN PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except oil.
• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Scoop wild rice mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 1/2 inch. Cook about 6 minutes, turning once, until light brown. Remove patties from skillet. Cover and keep warm while cooking remaining patties.

WILD RICE PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the rice, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, pecans, onion, salt and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

PECAN WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl. Toss gently until well mixed.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature about 2 hours before serving.

WILD RICE-PECAN PATTIES WITH RED ONION CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in remaining chutney ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until dried fruits are plump and mixture has thickened; remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, cook wild rice in water as directed on package, drain if necessary. In large bowl, mix cooked wild rice and remaining patty ingredients except oil.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Scoop wild rice mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 1/2 inch. Cook about 3 minutes on each side or until light brown. Remove patties from skillet; cover and keep warm while cooking remaining patties. Serve with chutney.

WILD RICE, PECAN SPICED, APPLE & SOURDOUGH BREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Two days ahead: Trim the crust from the bread and cut the remainder into 1/2-inch dice to get 6 cups. Spread the bread on baking sheets to dry overnight. One day ahead: In a large pot, combine the wild rice, 6 cups water, and 2 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook until tender and the kernels start to open, 50 to 55 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain if necessary, and spread out to cool on a baking sheet. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, sauté 4 minutes; add the celery and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the herbs, pepper, and 1 Tbs. salt. Cool in a shallow dish. Meanwhile, peel, core, and dice the apples. Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining 1 Tbs. oil and 2 Tbs. butter. When the butter sizzles, add the apples and sprinkle in the sugar. Sauté until the apples begin to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add 2/3 cup of the cider (reserve the rest), scrape up any brown bits, and let the cider reduce for 1 min. Pour the apples and liquid into the onion mixture and let cool completely. In a large bowl, combine the rice, bread, and apple mixture. Refrigerate. On the day of serving: Bring the stuffing to room temperature. Mix the eggs, 1 cup cider, and chicken broth. Fold the liquid into the stuffing mixture and mix well. It will be fairly wet. Fold in the spiced pecans. Follow the directions for stuffing the turkey and baking the extra stuffing in a pan in the Roasted Turkey recipe.