Wild Rice with Cranberries and Pecans

Categories: Vegetables-rice

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/3 cup minced onion or shallot
• 2 cups wild rice blend
• 3 cups vegetable, turkey or chicken broth
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Directions

1. melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Add the rice blend and stir well. Add the broth (and enough water to equal the amount of liquid called for on the package), salt and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer according to rice package directions or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir in sage, cranberries and pecans, cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Use as a stuffing for vegetables or turkey or serve as a side dish.

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