Description
Cranberry Rice Pilaf For Two is a flavorful twist on traditional rice, featuring sweet dried cranberries, caramelized onions, and crunchy pecans. This hearty vegetarian side dish is perfect for holiday dinners or cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Half of a small white or yellow onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup dry long white rice
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth/stock
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onion and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, about 20–30 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir for about 1 minute until the rice becomes slightly translucent.
- Stir in the broth, dried cranberries, and salt. Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10–12 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Add more salt if needed.
- Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in chopped pecans and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Caramelizing the onions slowly enhances their sweetness and adds depth of flavor to the dish.
- Use vegetable broth to keep the dish vegetarian.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve more guests or scaled down for one.
- Toasting the pecans before adding enhances their flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
