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Cranberry and Cider Wild Rice Pilaf

Cranberry and Cider WIld Rice Pilaf is a festive and delicious holiday side dish that is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry, wild rice pilaf
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 66kcal
Author: Jaida

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

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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