Wild Rice Pilaf With Apples And Pecans

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Wild Rice Pilaf With Apples And Pecans

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations, by Nava Atlas, page 174

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Fruits Grains And Cereals

Rice Side Dishes

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2/3 cup wild rice -- rinsed

2/3 cup long-grain brown rice -- rinsed

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine

1 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup finely diced celery

2 medium tart apples -- such as Granny Smith

peeled and cored and diced

1/3 cup orange Juice

(from 1 large orange)

2 scallions- green parts only -- thinly sliced

1/4 cup currants

1 dash cinnamon

1 dash nutmeg

freshly ground pepper -- to taste

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

 

8 to 10 servings

 

Wild rice, apples, and pecans just seem to belong together. The texture

will invigorate your palate.

 

Bring 3 3/4 cups of water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir In the wild

and brown rice and the seasoned salt, return to a boil, then lower the heat

and simmer, covered, until the water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.

 

Heat the margarine in a very large skillet. Add the onion and celery and

saute until the onion is golden. Add the apples and saute another 5

minutes. Stir in the cooked rice mixture along with the juice, scallions,

currants, and spices. Season to taste with pepper.

 

Saute over low heat, stirring frequently, another 5 minutes. This may be

done somewhat ahead of time to this point, then left covered off the heat

until needed. Just before serving, heat through, adding a bit more liquid

if the mixture needs it, then stir in the parsley and pecans. Mound in the

center of a large serving platter and surround with the stuffed peppers, above.

 

Calories: 169, Carbohydrate: 28 g, Total fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 g,

Protein: 3, Sodium: 309 mg.

 

 

 

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