Fruit and Wild Rice Pilaf

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 1

Fruit and Wild Rice Pilaf loaded with the goodness of nuts and dried fruits

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons butter
	1/2 cup onion , chopped
	1/2 cup celery , chopped
	1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth , low-salt
	1/2 cup water
	1 package long grain and wild rice blend
	3/4 cup raisins , dried or 3/4 cup dried cherries
	1/3 cup pecans , coarsely chopped and toasted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

350

Sugar

14g

Fat

12g

Fruit and Wild Rice Pilaf is a delicious combination of fruit and nut flavors, mixed with the wholesomeness of rice. It is a vegetable-based dish with thin slices of celery, chopped onions and raisins of your choice mixed with chicken broth and water to enrich the taste of wild rice. The rice is cooked to its finest, and then combined with toasted pecans and dried cherries to add crunchiness and fruity flavors to the dish. This pilaf is perfect for dinner parties or a quiet weeknight meal, easy to make and delicious to enjoy with your loved ones.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2.	Cook onion and celery until tender, for about 5 minutes.
3.	Add the water, chicken broth and seasoning packet from the rice blend.
4.	Bring to a boil and then stir in the rice and raisins.
5.	Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6.	Fluff with a fork, add in toasted pecans and dried cherries and serve.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor and bursting with a sweet and nutty taste.

It can be used as a main dish or a side dish for chicken, turkey, pork or beef.

CONS

While this recipe is delicious, it should be eaten in moderation as it is high in carbs.

It can be a little bit time consuming to prepare but the result is worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fruit and wild rice pilaf is a healthy food option as it is high in fiber and essential nutrients.
Raisins and cherries are packed with antioxidants that are good for your health, while pecans are rich in healthy fats that are good for your heart.