Nutty Brown Wild Rice

Name: Nutty Brown Wild Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Ingredients: 2 (6.2-ounce) packages fast-cooking recipe long-grain and wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's); 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1/3 to 2/3 cup dried cherries; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon salt

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This easy wild rice dish can be whipped up in a flash for a tasty weeknight dinner side. Toasted pine nuts, dried cherries and fresh basil really make it taste special.

By Martha Condra

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Yield:

6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 (6.2-ounce) packages fast-cooking recipe long-grain and wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/3 to 2/3 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Discard flavor packet from rice, if included. Combine rice and broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

296 calories; fat 6g; saturated fat 1g; mono fat 2g; poly fat 3g; protein 8g; carbohydrates 53g; fiber 2g; cholesterol 0mg; iron 2mg; sodium 397mg; calcium 41mg.

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