Best Forbidden Rice With Cranberries And Pine Nuts Recipes

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CRANBERRY WILD RICE



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Nuts are a wonderful source of protein and nutrition so I look for ways to add them to all of my dishes. The addition of cranberries in this recipe makes it perfect for fall.-Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet, saute the onion, cranberries and thyme in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain rice if needed; stir in onion mixture and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY PECAN RICE PILAF



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This is one of my favorite rice recipes. I don't recall where I got it, but it was somewhere online. What I especially like about it, is how very easy it is to make, and the rave reviews it never fails to get!

Provided by cam970 Moore

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (I've also used pine nuts and even prefer them)
1/4 cup sliced green onion
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add rice. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and heat to boiling, stir once or twice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, cranberries, pecans and onions. Season to tast w/salt and pepper.
  • *to toast pecans (or pine-nuts) spread on small baking sheet. Bake at 350 5-8 minutes (keep an eye they don't burn) or until golden brown. Stir frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.8, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 773, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 16.5

CRANBERRY WILD RICE PILAF



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A lovely long grain and wild rice pilaf with touches of fruits and nuts. Perfect for serving with chicken and turkey. Different from the usual stuffings. Cook time is concurrent.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

9 cups vegetable broth
1 1/3 cups wild rice, rinsed
1/4 cup butter
3 large onions, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 bay leaves
1 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
1 cup golden raisin
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
salt
black pepper
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of the broth and 6 cups of water to a boil; add wild rice and return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender but firm, about 35-40 minutes.
  • In another saucepan, saute the onions in the butter until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Add the spices and stir until aromatic, then add the remaining broth and 3 cups of water, the cranberries, raisins, and orange zest.
  • Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then add the white rice and reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain the wild rice.
  • Remove the bay leaves from the white rice and discard.
  • Mix together both rices and stir in the pine nuts; adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 81.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 23.9, Protein 8.9

RICE, LENTILS AND DRIED CRANBERRIES GARNISHED WITH PINE NUTS



Rice, Lentils and Dried Cranberries Garnished With Pine Nuts image

Make and share this Rice, Lentils and Dried Cranberries Garnished With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup green lentil
1 cup white rice
1/3 cup dried dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon oil
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 scallion, sliced thin (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all but pine nuts in pot.
  • Top with 4 cups of water. Or just cover by almost an inch of water in a rice cooker.
  • Cover and cook till tender about 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 4.7, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 11.2

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