Autumn Rice Pilaf

By Beefman-2

A colorful and seasonal dish that can easily be adapted to include your favorite fall veggies.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sliced leeks (1 tbsp butter)
• 1 1/4 cup cubed (into 1/2 in. cubes) sweet potato
• 1 med. sized pink lady apple
• 1/3 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup water
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup wild rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3/4 cup roasted red peppers
• 1 1/2 tsp herbs de prov.
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 tsp savory
• 1/4 tsp rosemary

Preparation

Step 1

Add all ingredients to the inner pot and stir to combine. Place inner pot in the rice cooker and close the lid. Press the White Rice button and cook until rice cooker switches to "Keep-Warm" mode. Allow rice to stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning as desired. Pour into a serving bowl and serve immediately.
When the rice is cooked, fold in the apples and sweet potatoes, then add them to the sauce pan with the leeks and peppers. Toss until all the fruits/veggies are evenly distributed.

Let the rice rest for 15 minutes before serving.