Brown Rice With Apples And Cranberries Recipe

Name: Brown Rice With Apples And Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown rice; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 rome apple, cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 pinch ground cloves; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 large onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; salt and pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups brown rice
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 rome apple, cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 pinch ground cloves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 large onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

1
For Baked Brown Rice:Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
2
Bring the water, 1 Tablespoon butter, and salt just to a boil in a kettle or covered saucepan. Once the water boils, pour it over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour. At this point, rice can be refrigerated for several days.
3
For the rice dish: Place the rice in a bowl. Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a medium skillet. Saute the apple with the pinch of cloves until golden and softened a bit.Transfer to the bowl of rice.
4
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil. Saute the celery and onion until translucent. Transfer to the bowl with the rice mixture. Add the cranberries. Mix and salt and pepper to taste.
5
In a small bowl, combine the vinegars, lemon juice and water. Pour over the rice and combine well. Refrigerate to store.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups brown rice, 2 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice With Apples And Cranberries falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brown Rice With Apples And Cranberries

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