Epicure's Wild Rice with Cranberry and Orange

Wild rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates (the kind that keep you feeling fuller for longer) and vitamin B (notably niacin), important for heart health.

Makes 6 servings

Cost Per Serving: 2.41

Prep Time: 5 - 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 ml) wild rice
• 5 cups (1.25 L) water
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) orange juice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Epicure's Herbes Provençales
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) Epicure's Mint
• Epicure's Sea Salt , to taste
• Epicure's Black Pepper , to taste
• 1 cup (250 ml) Epicure's Cherries & Berries
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) pecan halves
• 1 orange, zested
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Combine wild rice with water. Bring to a boil, reduce temperature to a gentle simmer for 45 minutes. Check after 30 minutes for tenderness. Drain rice.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, Herbes Provençales, Mint, Sea Salt and Black Pepper.
3. Add rice, Cherries & Berries, pecans, orange zest and sliced green onions. Stir gently to combine and serve hot, cold or at room temperature.

Per Serving : Calories 280, Fat 9 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g (Fibre 4 g, Sugars 21 g), Protein 2 g.

Tips: Serving Suggestion: Serve with grilled steak and steamed veggies.