Wild Rice with Dried Cranberries
serves 4

Wild Rice with Dried Cranberries

The nutty flavor of wild rice is enhanced with dried cranberries.

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Ingredients:
3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup wild rice
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 vegetable broth

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan bring 3/4 cups broth to a 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. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, cook onion and garlic until tender.
5. Add cranberries, carrots, and long grain rice stirring about 2 minutes.
6. Add remaining 1 cup broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes.
7. Add cooked wild rice, stir before serving.

Calories 143, Fat 0.3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 103mg
Carbohydrates 30.6g, Fiber 1.9g, Sugars 1.9g, Protein 3.9g