Description
Cranberry rice pilaf is a flavorful side dish made with rice, cranberries, and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth, cranberries, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Stir in chopped pecans before serving.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or fewer cranberries.
- Try adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry rice pilaf, rice pilaf, side dish, vegetarian