Wild Rice with Fruit & Nuts
By hmorris31
Serving Size: 3/4 Cup
Calories: 301
Fat: 7g
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 54g
Fiber: 4g
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups wild rice, rinsed*
- 1/2 Cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 Cup chopped raisins
- 1/2 Cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 Cup slivered almonds, toasted**
- 5 Cups 99% fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Cup orange juice
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Tsp ground cumin
- 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Do not use parboiled rice or a blend containing parboiled rice
- To toast almonds, spread in single layer in heavy-bottomed skillet. Cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until nuts are lightly browned. Remove from skillet immediately. Cool before using
Preparation
Step 1
Combine wild rice, cranberries, rasisins, apricots, and almonds in slow cooker
Combine broth, orange juice, butter and cumin in medium bowl. Pour mixture over rice and stir to mix
Cover; cook on low 7 hours or on high 2.5-3 hours
Stir once, adding more hot broth if necessary
When rice is soft, add green onions and parsley. Adjust seasonings, if desired
Cook 10 minutes longer and serve