Basmati Rice with Pecans, Cranberries, Apples, and Feta

Name: Basmati Rice with Pecans, Cranberries, Apples, and Feta
Prep time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped (about 1 cup); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 c. basmati rice, rinsed; 3 1/2 c. chicken stock; 1 1/2 c. dried cranberries; 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped; 1 c. chopped toasted pecans; 1 (8-ounce) block Feta, crumbled; 1/4 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

This warm dish is sure to be your new go-to fall side!

By Christopher MichelPublished: Sep 5, 2023

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basmati rice with pecans, cranberries, apples, and feta

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

This update on a classic rice pilaf is packed with fall flavors. Nutty basmati rice works best, though you're welcome to sub in your favorite grain. The combination of toasty pecans, tart-sweet cranberries, fresh apple, and salty cheese is hard to beat.

This dish makes a great side, or a filling lunch!

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 (8-ounce) block Feta, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a medium pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Step 2Add stock and cranberries. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in apples, pecans, Feta, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

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