Wild Rice With Cranberries and Slivered Onions

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 1

Healthy and delicious Wild Rice With Cranberries and Slivered Onions

by The Chefin Side

Prep

5 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	pine nuts , toasted in a dry pan
	1 cup red onion , slivered
	1/2 cup dried cranberries
	salt , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

247

Sugar

Fat

This dish features nutrient-dense wild rice mixed with the sweet and savory flavors of toasted pine nuts, slivered onions, and dried cranberries. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish to complement a main course or need a satisfying carb to fuel your workout, this recipe has you covered. Plus, it's easy to make, so you can enjoy all the health benefits with minimal effort. Serve it warm and watch as your guests enjoy the delicious flavors of this nourishing side dish.

Instructions

1.	Rinse wild rice in a fine-mesh strainer and transfer to a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups of water and salt to taste.
2.	Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
3.	In a skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts until lightly browned.
4.	In the same skillet, cook onion until lightly browned, remove from skillet, and set aside.
5.	Add cranberries to skillet and cook until they puff up.
6.	In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, pine nuts, onions, and cranberries until evenly mixed. Serve warm.

PROS

This dish is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients such as fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins.

The sweet and savory combination of cranberries and onions makes it a flavorful side dish, perfect for any meal.

CONS

Wild rice can be pricey and sometimes difficult to find at grocery stores.

Adjustments may need to be made in cooking times due to variations in altitude and water hardness.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Wild rice is a good source of fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and can help prevent certain chronic diseases.
Its high antioxidant content can also boost your immune system and protect against cellular damage.