Wild and brown rice pilaf with butternut squash and dried cranberries is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for a fall meal. This dish combines the nutty flavor of wild rice, the earthy sweetness of brown rice, the creamy texture of butternut squash, and the tartness of dried cranberries. With its vibrant colors and distinct flavors, this pilaf is sure to impress your family and friends.
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WILD AND BROWN RICE PILAF WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND DRIED CRANBERRIES
Categories Rice Vegetable Side Sauté Christmas Thanksgiving Low Fat Vegetarian High Fiber Cranberry Butternut Squash Fall Healthy Vegan Christmas Eve Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; sauté 5 minutes. Add ginger, curry powder, cumin, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Stir in squash and next 4 ingredients. Add 3 3/4 cups water and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries. Cover; let stand until cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap; rewarm in microwave.)
WILD RICE AND SQUASH PILAF
This pilaf is fantastic with fish or poultry and especially compatible with turkey. Since it's so colorful, I like to think it makes my turkey dressed for the holidays. -Erica Ollmann, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, squash, onions and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer., Stir in the rice, broth, soy sauce and savory. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 13-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WILD AND BROWN RICE PILAF WITH CRANBERRIES
Categories Side Bake Thanksgiving High Fiber Cranberry Dried Fruit Fall Healthy Brown Rice Wild Rice Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Plump the cranberries in the wine for about 20 minutes. Drain the cranberries and reserve the liquid.
- 2. To make the brown rice, sweat the onions in the reserved cranberry liquid until the onions are translucent. Add the brown rice and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil and cover the pot tightly. Cook in a 350°F(175°C) oven until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 40 minutes.
- 3. To prepare the wild rice, bring the apple cider, stock and wild rice to a boil in a medium sauce pot. cover the pot tightly, and cook in a 350°F(175°C) oven until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 90 minutes.
- 4. Place the unpeeled shallots on a bed of coarse salt in a 375°F(190°C) oven until the exterior is very crisp about 20 minutes. Allow the shallots to cool. Remove the skin and shred the flesh.
- 5. Combine both rices and the plumped cranberries. Garnish with the roasted shallots.
CRANBERRY WILD RICE PILAF
This tender side dish is perfect for the holidays or any time you want to add a special touch. Dried cranberries, currants and almonds serve up color and texture. My co-workers all make this rice pilaf for their families. -Pat Gardetta, Osage Beach, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a saucepan, combine wild rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in barley, currants and butter. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, covered, until wild rice and barley are tender, 50-60 minutes. Stir in almonds and cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges
BROWN AND WILD RICE PILAF
I created this a few years ago at Thanksgiving as substitute for stuffing for the vegetarians. The whole family has adopted it, as we do not cook a whole turkey anymore, just a turkey breast. I suppose it probably could be used to stuff a turkey. It is a bit of trouble to cook the two rices and the vegetable mixture in separate pans, but I find that the taste and texture turns out much better than when I've tried to cook them together.
Provided by Marlena
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 large dish
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil wild rice in two cups water about 50 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, place brown rice and 4 cups broth in another pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and cook for 50 minutes or until done.
- Pour the olive oil into a sauté pan.
- When it is hot, add the onion, celery, and mushrooms, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the parsley and sage, garlic if using, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, then continue cooking until vegetables are soft.
- Mix both rices and vegetable mixture, add a bit more vegetable broth if it is too dry, reheat if necessary, and serve.
WILD AND BROWN RICE
A perfect side dish for game birds. May be prepared ahead of time and microwaved just prior to serving.
Provided by munchmn
Categories Main Dish Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan, soak wild rice in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain; rinse thoroughly.
- In large skillet or Dutch oven, combine drained wild rice, brown rice, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 549.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
BROWN AND WILD RICE PILAF
Make and share this Brown and Wild Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and stir in brown rice, wild rice, onion and celery in margarine until onion is tender.
- Stir in mushrooms, sage, marjoram, thyme and stock.
- Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Pour into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
- Cover tightly.
- Bake in 350-degree oven until all liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for cooking the rice pilaf. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from burning.
- Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris and ensure that the rice cooks evenly.
- Toast the wild rice in a dry pot over medium heat for a few minutes before adding the other ingredients. This will help to bring out the nutty flavor of the rice.
- Use a flavorful broth to cook the rice pilaf. This will add depth and complexity to the dish.
- Add vegetables, nuts, and dried fruit to the rice pilaf for extra flavor and texture. Some good options include butternut squash, dried cranberries, pecans, and almonds.
- Season the rice pilaf to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add other spices, such as cumin, curry powder, or paprika.
- Fluff the rice pilaf with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the rice pilaf light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Wild and brown rice pilaf with butternut squash and dried cranberries is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and it is also a good way to use up leftover rice. This versatile dish can be made with different vegetables, nuts, and dried fruit, so you can easily customize it to your liking.
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