CRANBERRY RICE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Cranberry Rice with Caramelized Onions image

Rice provides so many options to a creative cook-the stir-in ideas are endless. In this recipe, dried cranberries star. Their sweet-tart flavor accents my rice combination and gives a festive feel to everyday meals.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
3 medium onions, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add the wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the brown rice; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onions and brown sugar in butter until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the cranberries, orange zest and rice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.