Wild Rice With Spicy Pecans

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Wild Rice With Spicy Pecans

 

1 1/2 cups water

2 bay leaves

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups wild rice

3/4 cup pecan pieces

2/3 cup cranberries

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt to taste

 

Combine the water, bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste in a pot with a

snug-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce to a simmer, and cook 40

to 45 minutes.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a saute pan and saute over low heat until

the nuts have toasted lightly. Remove from the heat and combine with the cooked

wild rice.

Makes 4 servings.

 

 

 

 

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