Festive Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Festive Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice, preferably Lundberg Country Wild rice blend; 2 vegetable bouillon cubes; 1/4 cup slivered almonds or 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 zucchini, minced; 1 red bell pepper, minced; 1 medium onion, minced; 1 large carrot, minced; 1 -2 celery rib, minced; 1 cup whole kernel corn (frozen is fine); 1 cup dried cranberries (or substitute raisins); Optional Orange-Apricot Glaze; 1 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon apricot preserves; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 cups brown rice, preferably Lundberg Country Wild rice blend
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1/4 cup slivered almonds or 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 zucchini, minced
1 red bell pepper, minced
1 medium onion, minced
1 large carrot, minced
1 -2 celery rib, minced
1 cup whole kernel corn (frozen is fine)
1 cup dried cranberries (or substitute raisins)
Optional Orange-Apricot Glaze
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Cook the rice according to instructions, but adding the vegetable stock cubes.
2
In a dry non-stick skillet, lightly sautee veggies until done enough for your taste. Set aside.
3
When the rice is done, mix rice, almonds, veggies, and cranberries together.
4
For glaze, combine all ingredients in a nonreactive bowl and mix well. Glaze may be made up to 4 days in advance.
5
Pour glaze over rice, if desired.
6
Enjoy! This also works well as a stuffing for winter squash.

511

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 cups brown rice, preferably Lundberg Country Wild rice blend, 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, 1/4 cup slivered almonds or 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted, 1 zucchini, minced, and more.

Yes, Festive Rice Pilaf falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Festive Rice Pilaf

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