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Wild Rice Pilaf with Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries

Wild Rice Pilaf with Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries

A delightful blend of wild rice, sweet potatoes, and cranberries, perfect for cozy dinners in autumn.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pilaf
  • 1 cup Wild rice blend
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes diced
For the Add-ins
  • 1/3 cup Pine nuts toasted
  • 1/2 cup Cranberries dried
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom optional
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cloves optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • pan
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

How to Make Wild Rice Pilaf
  1. Rinse the wild rice blend under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine wild rice blend and vegetable broth in a large pot, bringing it to a boil.
  3. Simmer the mixture with a lid for about 40-50 minutes until the rice is tender.
  4. Sauté the chopped onion and sweet potatoes in another pan with olive oil until soft for about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the pine nuts and cranberries, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the cooked wild rice and combine it with the sautéed vegetables.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, garlic, cardamom, and cloves to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.

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