Best 10 Wild Rice Cranberry And Pecan Dressing Recipes

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Wild rice cranberry and pecans combine to create an unforgettable dressing that will be a star at your holiday table. Whether you are preparing a traditional Thanksgiving feast or simply looking for a side dish that will impress your guests, this recipe is sure to satisfy. With its nutty flavor and bits of tart cranberry that add a pop of color and tang, this wild rice dressing is guaranteed to be a hit.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY WILD RICE DRESSING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6.2 ounces) box fast cooking long-grain and wild rice
1 1/2 cups (or according to rice box instructions) low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup frozen seasoning blend (mixed diced vegetables including onion, celery, red and green peppers, parsley)
1 (11 ounces) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine rice, chicken stock, and seasoning blend and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve warm.

WILD RICE, CRANBERRY AND PECAN DRESSING



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Make and share this Wild Rice, Cranberry and Pecan Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rodger

Categories     Rice

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 9X13 pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups wild rice, well rinsed
5 cups homemade turkey broth or 5 cups canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon savory
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Put water and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Heat to simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add cranberries and cook just until all the cranberries are popped, about 3 minutes.
  • Do not overcook; you want the cranberries to stay relatively whole.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries to a medium-size bowl, leaving the cranberry syrup in the saucepan.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add wild rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add stock, salt, thyme and pepper.
  • Heat to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender but pleasantly chewy, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the wild rice of excess cooking liquid, if necessary.
  • Add the wild rice mixture and the toasted pecans to the cranberries.
  • Toss to mix well.
  • Use as a turkey stuffing or bake separately.
  • To bake separately, heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place in a buttered 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, until heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.

CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE STUFFING



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Mix dried apricots and dried cranberries into this thyme-scented stuffing with crunchy pecans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, for the dish
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked wild rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more, for serving
2/3 cup toasted pecan pieces, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 2-quart baking dish. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the rice, parsley, pecans, cranberries and apricots to the onion mixture and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread in the prepared baking dish and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the top with parsley.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE DRESSING



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Rice dressing is a tasty twist to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Cranberry sauce adds festive color and a touch of sweetness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chicken broth
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in cranberry sauce. , Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. If dressing is stuffed into poultry, bake until a thermometer reads 180° for poultry and 165° for dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE



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Nuts are a wonderful source of protein and nutrition so I look for ways to add them to all of my dishes. The addition of cranberries in this recipe makes it perfect for fall.-Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet, saute the onion, cranberries and thyme in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain rice if needed; stir in onion mixture and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WILD RICE WITH CRANBERRIES & PECANS



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I love this dish! It is one of my favorite side dishes. It's modified from a recipe by Diane Morgan in her book, The Thanksgiving Table. It can be a side dish, or a stuffing for poultry. It is not sweet at all, but the cranberries give a nice contrast with the rest of the ingredients.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup wild rice
3/4 cup medium barley
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped (about 12 oz.)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1/2 cup minced parsley
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3/4 cup dried cranberries (the sweetened kind)

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, barley, salt, broth and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • If any liquid is still remaining after the rice is cooked, drain the rice.
  • Heat the olive oil and saute the onion, garlic, celery and carrot until slightly soft but not brown about 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the salt, cover the pan, adjust the heat to med-low and cook the vegetables until crisp-tender, 5 minutes longer.
  • Add the sage, thyme and parsley and saute 1 minute more.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix in the rice, the pecans and the cranberries.
  • Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
  • Note 1- substitutions: you can substitute any nut for the pecans (try walnuts or hazelnuts).
  • You can use all wild rice or all barley.
  • Note 2- this recipe was originally a stuffing recipe, but I like it as a side dish.
  • You can certainly use it to stuff poultry, though.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 167, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.9

WILD-RICE PILAF WITH CRANBERRIES AND PECANS



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Wild rice marries with pecans and dried cranberries in an updated pilaf.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 cup wild rice
3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice, and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and starting to burst, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain any excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl.
  • While rice cooks, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until browned and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop pecans.
  • Add toasted pecans, cranberries, raisins, and parsley to rice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

WILD RICE STUFFING WITH APPLES, PECANS AND CRANBERRIES



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Like many Thanksgiving dishes, this pilaf combines sweet and savory foods. Apples and cranberries are high in phenolic acids, which are believed to have antioxidant properties.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 3h

Yield Makes about 8 cups, serving 12 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups wild rice
3/4 cup short-grain brown rice
6 cups vegetable stock or water
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small or medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup diced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
2 apples, cored and cut in 1/2-inch dice
1/3 cup lightly toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine the wild rice with 4 1/2 cups stock or water in one saucepan and the brown rice with 1 1/2 cups stock or water in another smaller saucepan. Add salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer the brown rice for 35 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed. Turn off the heat, place a clean kitchen towel over the pot and return the lid. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Simmer the wild rice for 40 to 50 minutes, until the grains have begun to splay. Drain through a strainer if there is liquid in the pot, and return to the pot. Place a clean kitchen towel over the pot and return the lid. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While the grains are cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the celery and a generous pinch of salt, and continue to cook until the onion is completely tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, another 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Add the cooked grains and stir together.
  • Return the skillet to the stove and heat over medium-high heat. Add the butter, and when the foam subsides add the apples. Cook, stirring or tossing in the pan, until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to the bowl with the grains. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly oiled or buttered baking dish and cover with foil.
  • Warm the stuffing in a 325-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 161, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 405 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY PECAN BROWN RICE STUFFING



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This stuffing also makes an excellent and flavorful side dish.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Minute® Rice

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked
½ cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried orange peel
½ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cranberries and orange peel with chicken stock and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Set aside. Heat a large sauce pan over high heat and add margarine.
  • Stir in celery, shallot and poultry seasoning and saute 3 minutes. Stir in cranberry mixture, pecans, parsley and rice and cook over medium heat for 3 more minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 35.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CREAMY CHICKEN & CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE



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The chicken and rice skillet you cook on weeknights gets upgraded with cranberries and pecans to deliver a weekend dish that wows.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (6 oz.) long-grain & wild rice side dish
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. each dried thyme leaves and black pepper
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
6 green onions, sliced, divided
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix as directed on package. Meanwhile, mix flour, thyme and pepper; use to coat chicken. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
  • Stir cranberries, nuts and 1/3 cup onions into cooked rice; spoon onto platter. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Place chicken over rice mixture; cover to keep warm.
  • Add broth to skillet; stir to scrape up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream cheese; cook on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, stirring constantly with whisk. Spoon half the sauce over chicken; sprinkle with remaining onions. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dressing will be. Look for plump, juicy cranberries, crisp celery, and fresh herbs.
  • Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. Be careful not to burn them, though.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Wild rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy.
  • Add the dressing to the salad while it is still warm: This will help the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best when served fresh. However, you can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Wild rice, cranberry, and pecan dressing is a delicious and festive addition to any holiday meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, this dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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