BOOZY RICE WITH NUTS AND BERRIES

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I have made variations of this festive rice dish many times with rave comments from my guests. It will vary almost every ingredient, the rice, citrus, dried fruits. It is healthy and you can serve it all year long.

Provided by Debi George

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wild rice
3 cups water
1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
2 cups golden raisins
8 green onions, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 oranges, zested and juiced
½ cup dry Marsala wine
½ cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In one saucepan, combine the wild rice and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
  • In a separate saucepan, combine the brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
  • After both kinds of rice have finished cooking, spread out on baking sheets to cool and dry for about 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the wild rice, brown rice, pecans, raisins, green onions, mint, orange juice and zest. Stir in the wine and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside for 2 hours to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 10.5 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

Pg Hj Amir
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This is the worst recipe I've ever tried. It was a complete disaster.


Ferdilene Goff
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I would not recommend this recipe. It's a waste of time and money.


Danushka Sandaruwan
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This recipe is missing some key ingredients. I had to add a few things to make it taste good.


Rahim Karim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kalpana Rzl
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler dishes in the future.


Rayne Reyes
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The rice was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking the rice for a little less time next time.


blaine steddum
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This dish is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


Modelice Ricardo
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I'm not a big fan of rice, but this dish changed my mind. The boozy sauce and nuts really make it special.


ItzSebas
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Charbel Zaghrini
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The berries add a nice tartness that balances out the richness of the sauce.


SA Yeager
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


Rahman Fe rahi
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I was skeptical about the boozy part, but I was pleasantly surprised. The alcohol added a subtle flavor that really complemented the other ingredients.


Therail Williams
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice was fluffy and the sauce was rich and decadent. I added a bit of extra spice to give it a kick.


Sophia “Cat” Frazier
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I made this dish for my family last night and they all loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and boozy. Even my kids enjoyed it!


Erin Gorman
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This boozy rice dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of nuts, berries, and boozy sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.