Wild Rice with Cranberries Pecans
Elevate your mealtime with this elegant Wild Rice with Cranberries and Pecans, a hearty side dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture. Featuring tender, nutty wild rice paired with sweet, chewy dried cranberries and the rich crunch of toasted pecans, this dish is further enhanced by aromatic sautéed shallots and a hint of earthy thyme. Perfect for holiday feasts or as a wholesome addition to weeknight dinners, this recipe artfully balances savory and sweet elements. Ready in just over an hour and serving four, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or even vegetarian mains. Let this vibrant dish bring a touch of sophistication to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice under cold running water to remove excess starch and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender but still chewy. Drain any excess water and set aside.
While the rice is cooking, toast the pecans. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, add the pecans, and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove from heat and roughly chop the pecans. Set aside.
Finely dice the shallot. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the thyme leaves, black pepper, and dried cranberries. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Add the cooked wild rice to the skillet with the shallot and cranberry mixture. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients and heat through, about 2 minutes.
Gently fold in the toasted pecans just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 259 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 3% | |
*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.
