Wild Rice with Dried Cranberries
serves 4

Wild Rice with Dried Cranberries

The nutty flavor of wild rice is enhanced with dried cranberries. This makes a wonderful fall dish that goes well with poultry and pork.

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3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup wild rice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cloves chopped garlic
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup long grain rice
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1. In a small saucepan bring 3/4 cups chicken broth and 1/2 tablespoon butter to boil. 
2. Add 1/4 cup wild rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour or until rice is tender. 
3. Drain liquid if necessary. Set rice aside, until ready to use.
4. In medium skillet melt butter, add onion and garlic sauteing until tender.
5. Add cranberries, carrots, and long grain rice stirring about 2 minutes.
6. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes.
7. Add cooked wild rice, stir before serving.

Calories 182, Fat 4.6g, Cholesterol 11mg, Sodium 74mg
Carbohydrates 30.6g, Fiber 1.9g, Sugars 1.9g, Protein 4.5g