Cherry Wild Rice

Cherry Wild Rice

A friend cooked this at our weekly poker game and it was wonderful! I made it for a few other friends and they said it was the best rice they’ve ever had!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 1 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 11 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups water, divided
  • ½ cup wild rice
  • ¼ cup brown rice
  • 1 cup pitted and sliced cherries
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions

Step 1
Bring 2 cups water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered, about 5 minutes more.

Step 2
Bring 1/2 water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes.

Step 3
Combine cherries, brown sugar, and almonds in a large nonstick skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until brown sugar melts and coats cherries and almonds, about 6 minutes. Stir in brown rice, wild rice, celery, orange juice, red wine vinegar, and orange zest. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

Substitute frozen cherries for the fresh cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295
Calories
4g
Fat
61g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat0g 2%
Sodium26mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate61g 22%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars35g
Protein6g
Vitamin C14mg 70%
Calcium66mg 5%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium362mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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