CRANBERRY-PEAR WILD RICE

Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 fresh pear, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped

Steps:

Add first 4 ingredients to a saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover, lower heat, and simmer 20-25 minutes or unitl liquid is absorbed.
In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and 3 tablespoons water; bring to a boil.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until cranberry skins pop; drain.
Combine rice, cranberries, and pear; mix well.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.9, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 16.4, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 0.2