SLOW-COOKED WILD RICE PILAF

Slow-Cooked Wild Rice Pilaf image

Come home to this hearty wild rice pilaf recipe that's slow cooked for dinner using Sliced Mushrooms, chicken broth and dried cherries!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup (3 oz.) dried cherries
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Spray 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse rice with cold water; place in sprayed slow cooker. Add onions, mushrooms, garlic, salt, broth and water.
Cover; cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
Add cherries, thyme and nutmeg to rice; mix gently. Cook on low setting for an additional 30 to 60 minutes or until rice is opened and tender.
Just before serving, stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 3/4 Cup, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 4 g