Wild Rice with Cranberries and Almonds

10 min prep time
1 hr 15 min cook time
11servings
Photo by Peter Papoulakos
Wild Rice with Cranberries and Almonds

How to Make Wild Rice with Cranberries and Almonds

Wild rice takes longer to cook than other rice but it has a lower glycemic index of 45 compared to white rice with a glycemic index of 70. This rice is a great holiday side dish too and is crowd-appropriate, making 11 servings.

10 min prep time
1 hr 15 min cook time
11servings
about 1/2 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add the water and chicken broth to the pan and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the rice; cover and cook according to package directions; usually about 50-60 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and add in the toasted almonds and cranberries; use a fork to mix together.
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Nutrition facts

11 Servings

  • Serving Size
    about 1/2 cup
  • Amount per serving Calories 120
  • Total Fat 3.5g
    • Saturated Fat 0.3g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 50mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 20g
    • Dietary Fiber 2g
    • Total Sugars 4g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 4g
  • Potassium 140mg
  • Phosphorous 0mg
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
small onion (diced)
1
water
3 1/2 cup
low sodium chicken broth (fat-free, reduced sodium)
1 cup
wild rice
8 oz
slivered almonds (toasted)
1/3 cup
cranberries (dried)
1/3 cup

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