Cranberry-Pecan Pilau
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Cranberry-Pecan Pilau a try. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 264 calories, 4g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up pecan brown rice, shallots, pecans, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.
Instructions
Heat pecans in small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until pecans are toasted and fragrant.
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shallots, and saut 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and saut 10 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
Add cranberries and next 2 ingredients, and saut 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir shallot mixture, toasted pecans, and parsley into hot cooked rice.
Note: Konriko Wild Pecan Brown Rice from Louisiana is one of our favorites. Find it in the supermarket or order directly from konriko.com.