Side Dishes

Cherry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

Danelle McCollum
November 07, 2016
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Wild rice pilaf with dried cherries, leeks and pecans.

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2 tablespoons butter
1 small leek, chopped
1 cup wild rice blend
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (5 oz.) package dried cherries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon pepper
1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leaks and cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add rice, garlic and pecans and cook until rice is toasted, 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cherries, thyme,...
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Nutritions

Calories
288

Sodium
438mg
18% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
9g
37% DV
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Nutritions

Calories
704

Sodium
112mg
4% DV

Fat
27g
42% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
125g
42% DV

Fiber
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