Best 7 Wild And Brown Rice Pilaf With Butternut Squash And Dried Cranberries Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WILD AND BROWN RICE PILAF WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND DRIED CRANBERRIES



Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf with Butternut Squash and Dried Cranberries image

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

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped peeled carrot
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled seeded butternut squash
1 cup wild rice
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1 Fuji apple, peeled, cored, diced
1 cinnamon stick
3 3/4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries

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



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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

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled winter squash
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked wild rice
1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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



Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf with Cranberries image

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

Brown rice
12 ounces chicken stock
1 1/2 ounces diced onion
6 ounces brown rice
Wild Rice
7 ounces apple cider
12 ounces chicken stock
6 ounces wild rice
2 ounces shallots
2 ounces dried cranberries
2 ounces dry white wine

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



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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

3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup dried currants
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped

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



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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

1/2 cup wild rice
2 cups brown rice (brown jasmine rice is great)
4 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 -5 leaves fresh sage, finely chopped
1/3-1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped (or 3/4 onion and one shallot)
3 stalks celery, sliced
5 mushrooms, sliced
1 clove minced garlic (optional)

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



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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

1 ½ cups uncooked wild rice
3 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup diced celery
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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



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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

1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup soft-tub margarine
1/2 cup sliced mushroom
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 1/2 cups chicken stock

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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