Cranberry-Walnut Rice

By solar

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup orzo
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• About 2 2/3 cups chicken stock
• A generous handful dried, sweetened cranberries (recommended: Craisins by Ocean Spray)
• 1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the butter over medium heat in a saucepot. Add the orzo and toast until golden. Stir in the rice, add the stock and cranberries. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Fluff the rice and combine with walnuts and scallions to serve.