Crock Pot Wild Rice with Cranberries
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Crock Pot Wild Rice with Cranberries—a harmonious blend of nutty wild rice, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and savory sautéed vegetables cooked to perfection in a rich vegetable broth. This easy, hands-off recipe is made entirely in a slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy tender, flavorful results with minimal effort. Perfect for holiday tables or weeknight dinners, this gluten-free and vegetarian dish is enhanced by the optional addition of fresh thyme and a sprinkle of parsley for a fresh, herby finish. Serve it warm as a wholesome side or light main and savor the seasonal comfort in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Wild rice
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
- 1 stalk Celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water and drain.
In a skillet, heat the butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced carrot, celery, and chopped onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot.
Add the rinsed wild rice, vegetable broth, dried cranberries, salt, black pepper, and thyme leaves (if using) to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the wild rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally if possible to ensure even cooking.
Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the wild rice to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm as a side dish or a light vegetarian meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4303 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.6 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2592 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
