Best Harvest Rice Pilaf Recipes

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HARVEST RICE DISH



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A variation of a basic rice recipe for the holidays.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup slivered almonds
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup uncooked brown rice
½ cup uncooked wild rice
3 tablespoons butter
3 onions, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup dried cranberries
⅔ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
½ teaspoon orange zest
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place almonds on an ungreased baking sheet. Toast at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix broth, brown rice, and wild rice in a medium saucepan, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
  • In medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and brown sugar. Saute until butter is absorbed and onions are translucent and soft. Reduce heat, and cook onions for another 20 minutes, until they are caramelized.
  • Stir cranberries and mushrooms into the skillet. Cover, and cook 10 minutes or until berries start to swell. Stir in almonds and orange zest, then fold the mixture into the cooked rice. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 365.6 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

HARVEST RICE PILAF



Harvest Rice Pilaf image

Favorite fruit ingredients merge with the flavors of New Orleans to create a tasty side dish for holiday feasts. Start with a box of Zatarain's Rice Pilaf and stir in apples, cranberries, onions and pecans - perfect for any occasion.

Provided by Zatarains

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup apple juice
1 cup water
1 (7 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Rice Pilaf
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until softened.
  • Stir in apple juice, water, Rice Mix, apple and pecans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.4, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 5.5, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 9.5, Protein 1.6

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