CRANBERRY CONFETTI RICE

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Dried cranberries lend a splash of color to this appealing recipe. "I think it makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas," says Lora Billmire of Spokane, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 teaspoons canola oil
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons dried cranberries

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Add the broth, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add almonds and cranberries. , Cover and simmer 9-11 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.