Best Fruit And Wild Rice Pilaf Recipes

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FRUIT AND WILD RICE PILAF



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From a Sun-Maid magazine ad - different from any I found posted. Makes a nice "almost" sweet side to pork and turkey.

Provided by NurseJaney

Categories     Rice

Time 38m

Yield 4-5 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth, low-salt
1/2 cup water
1 (6 ounce) 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

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium saucepan over med-high heat.
  • Add onions and celery.
  • Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add broth, water, rice, contents of seasoning packet, and fruit.
  • Bring to boil. Reduce heat to med-low.
  • Cover and simmer 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in pecans and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.5, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 86, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 17.7, Protein 4

WILD RICE, BROWN RICE AND DRIED FRUIT PILAF



Wild Rice, Brown Rice and Dried Fruit Pilaf image

Serve as a side salad, put it on a buffet table or use it to stuff roasted chicken or turkey. From Rose Reisman's The Complete Light Kitchen.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup wild rice
3/4 cup brown rice
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried chopped apricot
1/3 cup chopped cilantro or 1/3 cup parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar or 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

Steps:

  • Combine the wild and brown rice with the stock in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 35-40 minutes, or just until the rice is tender. Drain off the excess liquid. Place the rice in a large serving bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Stir the pecans, green onion, cranberries, apricots and cilantro into the cooled rice.
  • Whisk the olive oil, juice concentrate, lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and garlic together in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. You can prepare up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 47.7, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.6

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF WITH DRIED FRUIT



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This is a takeoff of a Cooking Light recipe which calls for quinoa. I realized at the last minute I didn't have enough, and this recipe was born as a result.

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup wild rice
1/4 cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon Smart Balance butter spread
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup leek, green parts (or 2 c green and white, omit onion)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup dried cranberries (cherry flavored are great!)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add wild rice and barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 15 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
  • Add leek, celery, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and sage; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in cooked rice, cranberries, and walnuts; cook until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 21.5, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4

WILD RICE AND BROWN RICE PILAF WITH DRIED FRUIT AND PECANS



WILD RICE AND BROWN RICE PILAF WITH DRIED FRUIT AND PECANS image

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup wild rice
3/4 cup brown rice
4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/3 cup chopped green onions, whole onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried chopped apricots
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Dressing:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp thawed orange juice conentrate
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp raspberry or balsamic vinegar
1.5 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp minced garlic

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan, combine both types of rice with the stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 35 to 40 minutes or just until the rice is tender. drain excess liquid. Place in a large bowl. Cool. 2. Stir the pecans, green onions, cranberries, apricots and cilantro into the cooled rice. 3. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and garlic. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.

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