Wild Rice-and-Cider-Cranberry Pilaf

Name: Wild Rice-and-Cider-Cranberry Pilaf
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1 small cinnamon stick; 2 large cloves garlic, 1 smashed and 1 chopped; 2 c. wild rice blend; 1/2 c. fresh apple cider; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. dried cranberries; 2 onions, chopped; 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1/4 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 scallions, chopped

By Kate MerkerPublished: Sep 24, 2018

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Total Time:

45 mins

Filled with cranberries, apple cider, and cinnamon, this side dish tastes just like fall.

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 small cinnamon stick
2 large cloves garlic, 1 smashed and 1 chopped
2 cups wild rice blend
1/2 cup fresh apple cider
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 scallions, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon and smashed garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and toss to coat. Add cider and 2 1/2 cups water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15 to 17 minutes, adding cranberries during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and beginning to brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar and parsley.
3. Step 3Add scallions and onion mixture to rice and toss to combine.