Wild Rice Cranberry Apple Pilaf

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 1 c. wild rice blend
• 2 c. water
• 1 c. apple juice
• 1 Tbs. butter or veg. oil
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 c. mushrooms, sliced
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 apple, cored & chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 c. dried cranberries
• 1/4 c. pecan pieces
• 1/4 tsp. ground fennel
• 1/2 tsp. dried sage
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

In medium saucepan, bring wild rice, water & apple juice to boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer about 40 min. until rice is tender. Remove rice from heat, drain off remaining liquid & set aside.
In large skillet, heat butter or oil over medium-high heat. Saute' celery & mushrooms for 3-5 min. Add remaining ingredients (except for rice) & saute' 3-5 min. Add rice to pan & toss with veggie & spice mixture. Season with salt & pepper & serve.