Best 4 Cranberry Walnut Rice Recipes

WILD RICE, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Set aside to cool (see note).
• Combine rice, cranberries, celery and walnuts in a bowl.
• Place oil and vinegar in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine. Drizzle over salad. Toss to combine. Serve.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT RICE

Steps:

• Heat the butter over medium heat in a saucepot. Add the orzo and toast until golden. Stir in the rice, add the stock and cranberries. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Fluff the rice and combine with walnuts and scallions to serve.

FETA, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool. In small bowl, place cranberries and cover with hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In separate small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Combine cranberries, walnuts, scallions, oranges and feta cheese. Add to rice. Add dressing and toss. Chill at least 20 minutes for flavors to blend.

RICE PUDDING WITH CRANBERRY WALNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, simmer milk, rice, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup half-and-half, covered, until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
• While rice is cooking, in a small saucepan simmer jelly, water, cranberries or raisins, and lemon juice, covered, stirring occasionally, until jelly melts and sauce thickens slightly. Keep sauce warm.
• In a measuring cup, beat together with a fork egg, vanilla and remaining 1/4 cup half-and-half.
• Remove rice from heat and stir in egg mixture. Cook rice pudding over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
• Stir walnuts into sauce and serve rice pudding with sauce.