Cranberry Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Cranberry Wild Rice Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of the broth and 6 cups of water to a boil; add wild rice and return to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender but firm, about 35-40 minutes.
  3. In another saucepan, saute the onions in the butter until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Add the spices and stir until aromatic, then add the remaining broth and 3 cups of water, the cranberries, raisins, and orange zest.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then add the white rice and reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  6. Drain the wild rice.
  7. Remove the bay leaves from the white rice and discard.
  8. Mix together both rices and stir in the pine nuts; adjust seasonings if necessary.
  9. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 472.82 Kcal (1980 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.14g 22%
Cholesterol 14.42mg 5%
Sodium 1145.92mg 48%
Potassium 615.09mg 13%
Total Carbs 83.23g 28%
Sugars 31.82g 127%
Dietary Fiber 6.36g 25%
Protein 8.23g 16%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 136.65 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.09g 22%
Cholesterol 4.17mg 5%
Sodium 331.18mg 48%
Potassium 177.77mg 13%
Total Carbs 24.06g 28%
Sugars 9.2g 127%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 25%
Protein 2.38g 16%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 15%
Iron 1.2mg 24%
Calcium 17.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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