WILD RICE WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS-CROCK POT

Wild Rice With Dried Fruit and Nuts-Crock Pot image

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Rice

Time 7h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups wild rice
1/2 cup golden raisin, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 green onions, sliced thin
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

Rinse wild rice.
Combine all ingredients, except onions and parsley in your crock pot.
Place lid on crock pot and cook on low for 7 hours or high for 2 and 1/2 hours to 3 hours.
With 30 minutes left to your cook time add the sliced green onions and parsley.
Stir well and cover to complete cooking time.
Note: Depending on how old your wild rice is, you may need to add 1 additional cup of chicken broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.4, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 664.5, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 19.2, Protein 14.1