Cranberry and Cider WIld Rice Pilaf is a festive and delicious holiday side dish that is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
I may have a thing for holiday side dishes that include the words “cranberry” and “pilaf” as can be witness by my Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf and Butternut Squash and Cranberry Pilaf, but that is because they are delicious and festive! I’m not a fan of traditional cranberry sauce but other than that, I’m pretty much on board with all things cranberry.
And when you mix those cranberries in with some tasty wild rice, cooked with apple cider and green onions? Yeah, I can get behind that allll dayyyy looonng! And once you’ve tried it, you will, too!
What you need to make Cranberry and Cider Wild Rice Pilaf
Full list with measurments in the printable recipe card below!
Olive oil
Ground cinnamon
Garlic
Wild rice blend
Apple cider
Water
Salt and pepper
Dried cranberries
Green onions
Sherry wine vinegar
Parsley
How to make Cranberry and Cider Wild Rice Pilaf
Full printable recipe card below!
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon and smashed garlic clove, stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add wild rice and stir to coat. Add the apple cider and water, season with salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. (Time can vary depending on the rice you use, so use the package cook time as a guide.) Add cranberries during the last 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the white and light green parts of the green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in vinegar and parsley and remove from heat. Add this mixture to the pot of rice, along with the dark green parts of the scallions and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.
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Cranberry and Cider Wild Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 2 Garlic cloves (1 smashed, 1 minced)
- 2 cups Wild rice blend
- 1/2 cup Apple cider
- 2 1/2 cups Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 cup Dried cranberries
- 4 Green onions (white and dark green parts separated)
- 2 Tbsp Sherry wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon and smashed garlic clove, stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add wild rice and stir to coat. Add the apple cider and water, season with salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. (Time can vary depending on the rice you use, so use the package cook time as a guide.) Add cranberries during the last 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the white and light green parts of the green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in vinegar and parsley and remove from heat. Add this mixture to the pot of rice, along with the dark green parts of the scallions and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Welcome to Holiday Side Dish Week 2022 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks. This year we have over 45 side dishes to help you plan your holiday meals.
Monday Holiday Side Dish Recipes:
Baked Pineapple Casserole from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Brown Butter Pumpkin Sage Pongal from Magical Ingredients
Cauliflower Gratin from Palatable Pastime
Cheesy Corn Casserole with Sage from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Crispy Skillet Stuffing from The Spiffy Cookie
Easy Instant Pot Buttered Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley from Blogghetti
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole from Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Mash from An Affair from the Heart
Loaded Sweet Potatoes au Gratin from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Mushroom Gratin from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Pecan Rice from A Day in the Life on the Far
Smoked Mac and Cheese Casserole from Our Good Life
Sweet Onion Pudding from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
Sweet Potato Casserole from Hostess At Heart
Tomato Parmesan Soup from Art of Natural Living
Wild Rice and Cider Cranberry Pilaf from Sweet Beginnings
amount of rice?
2 cups of wild rice blend