WILD RICE WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

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This wild rice side dish goes well with roasted chicken, turkey, or braised pork shoulder.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 scallions
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/4 cup wild rice or wild rice blend (any seasoning packet discarded)
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Thinly slice scallions, separating white and green parts. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add wild rice and cook according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine vinegar, dried cherries, and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until vinegar is almost absorbed, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add rice mixture, scallion greens, and chopped pecans. Stir well to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g

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