Vegan Apple Wild Rice Pilaf
A hearty and flavorful pilaf that combines wild rice, apples, and cranberries, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice: Start by giving your wild rice blend a gentle rinse in cold water.
- Cook the rice: In a saucepan, bring your vegetable broth to a boil, and add the rinsed wild rice blend. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 45-50 minutes.
- Sauté the apples and cranberries: In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the diced apple and dried cranberries, sautéing until the apples soften.
- Combine the elements: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and transfer it to the skillet, tossing gently for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pecans right before serving to retain their crunch.
Notes
Garnish with extra pecans and parsley; serve as a side or main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan, Wild Rice, Pilaf, Apple, Healthy Recipe, Plant-based
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