Wild Rice with Pecans

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Wild Rice with Pecans

 

1 C. uncooked wild rice

5 1/2 C. vegetable broth

1 C. dried cherries

1 C. pecan halves

4 green onions, washed, ends removed, thinly sliced

Grated peel of 1 orange

1/3 C. orange juice

2 T. olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

 

Place the rice in a strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold water. In a medium,

heavy saucepan, place the rice. Add broth and heat to boiling. Reduce

the heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the rice is

tender.

Drain and place in a bowl. Add the cherries, pecans, green onion, orange peel,

orange

juice, olive oil and salt and pepper; toss gently. Let stand at least 2 hours

for

the flavors to develop. Serve at room temperature or heat before serving.

 

Makes 8 servings.

 

 

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