If you're looking for an alternative to mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving or Christmas, try some nutty wild rice with sweet cranberries, apples and heart-healthy walnuts.
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup wholegrain rice, uncooked
- 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
- 4 cups fat free, low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup apple, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation:
Rinse and drain wild rice with cold water. Place wholegrain and wild rice in a large saucepan with the broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender and broth is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Transfer rice to a large bowl and fold in cranberries, diced apple and walnuts. Serves 6-8.
