Cranberry Wild Rice Pilaf
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Score per serving:
1/3 cup: 67 calories, 1.3 g fat (17% of calories), 0.15 g saturated fat, 13.3 g carbs, 1.9 g protein, 1.7 g fiber, 18 mg calcium, 0.6 mg iron, 83 mg sodium
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Score per serving:
1/3 cup: 67 calories, 1.3 g fat (17% of calories), 0.15 g saturated fat, 13.3 g carbs, 1.9 g protein, 1.7 g fiber, 18 mg calcium, 0.6 mg iron, 83 mg sodium
Toasted nuts add crunch to this low-calorie side dish.
Ingredients
4 cups water or mild vegetable stock3 bay leaves
Directions
Bring water or stock and bay leaves to a boil in a large pot. Pour in wild rice and return to a boil. Lower heat and cover the pot. Simmer, without stirring, until grains are tender and water is absorbed (about 35-45 minutes). Remove bay leaves.In a saute pan, cook the ginger and garlic in oil for five minutes, or until lightly browned. Add remaining vegetables and cook until tender. When grains are cooked, mix in the vegetables, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, balsamic vinegar and soy sauce.
