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[NEW] Wild Rice With Dried Fruit & Walnuts

Enjoy your whole grains to the fullest with this elegant rice pilaf-style side. Pairs beautifully with oven-roasted chicken breast or pork tenderloin. Add in a salad of massaged greens for a complete meal that will be welcomed at the most elegant dinner table or a simple weeknight family supper. Tip: To toast the nuts, place in a dry skillet over low heat and toast until just fragrant (2-3 minutes).
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 55 min.
Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Wild Rice With Dried Fruit & Walnuts

Ingredients

  • ½ cup wild rice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ onion ½ carrot, peeled ½ stalk celery 2 t. finely chopped scallions 1 apple, peeled and diced 1½ Tbsp. raisins
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. finely chopped shallots Pepper, to taste 1½ Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted

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Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. While rice cooks, heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot, and celery until tender (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
  3. When rice is done, fluff with a fork and gently stir in all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 110 g
Amount per serving
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 303.3mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 27.6g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.39g 11%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 3.9g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 20.1mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Potassium 240.2mg 6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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  • Whole Grains
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  • Added Sugar
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