Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Apples
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C. wild rice
- 3 C. water
- 1/2 C. dried cranberries
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbs. sugar
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
- 1/4 C. slivered almonds, toasted
Directions
In a medium-sized bowl, rinse and drain the wild rice. Bring 3 C. water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in the dried cranberries. Remove from heat and let stand. In a small bowl, mix together the oil, red wine vinegar and sugar. In a large bowl, combine the rice and the diced apples. Add the oil mixture and toss. Serve warm or cold on individual plates. Top with toasted slivered almonds.
Yield: 8 servings
