Cherry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf
Wild rice, cherries and pecans come together in this pilaf. A perfect side for the holidays or any day!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small leek chopped
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 5 oz. package dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leaks and cook until tender, 3-5 minutes.
- Add rice, garlic and pecans and cook until rice is toasted, 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, cherries, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 more minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g