Wild rice with dried fruit and nuts

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 242.0
  • Total Fat: 14.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 587.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 3.7 g

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Introduction

Rice and dried fruit and nuts Rice and dried fruit and nuts
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Wild rice
    Red wine vinegar
    pecans
    extra virgin olive oil
    craisins
    scallions
    salt and pepper to taste
    water

Directions

Thinly slice 4 scallions, separating green and white parts. In medium saucepan, heat 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 mins. season with salt and ground pepper. Add 1 1/4 c. wild rice/blend (discard seasoning packet) and cook according to package instructions.

Meanwhild, in a small saucepan, combine 2 TBS red wine vinegar, 1/2 c. dried cherries or craisins, and 2 TBS water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until vinegar is almost absorbed, 3 mins. Transfer to a bowl and add rice mixture, scallion greens and 1/2 c pecans, toasted and chopped. Stir well to combine and season to taste with salt/pepper. Serve warm or at room temp. Serves 4.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CINDY1021.

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