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Wild Rice with Dried Apricots and Cranberries
Wild Rice with Dried Apricots and Cranberries
YIELD Makes 6 to 8 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 1/2 | cup uncooked wild rice |
| 3 | cups chicken broth, divided |
| 1 | cup apple juice |
| 3/4 | cup uncooked long-grain white rice |
| 1/2 | cup golden raisins |
| 1/2 | cup chopped dried apricots |
| 1/2 | cup dried cranberries |
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 3/4 | cup chopped onion |
| 1/2 | cup coarsely chopped pecans |
| 1/3 | cup chopped fresh parsley |
PREPARATION:
- Rinse wild rice in fine strainer under cold running water. Drain. Combine wild rice, 1-1/2 cups chicken broth and apple juice in 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, about 45 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, combine white rice and remaining 1-1/2 cups broth in separate 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Stir raisins, apricots and cranberries into white rice; simmer 5 minutes or until rice is tender and fluffy and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes or until fruit is tender; set aside.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes until tender. Stir in pecans. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
- Add wild rice and white rice mixtures to skillet. Add parsley; cook and stir over medium heat about 2 minutes or until heated through.
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