Wild Rice Pilaf With Dried Berries
- 1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 leek, white part only, chopped (optional)
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 shallot, quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked wild rice (1 cup dry, cooked according to pkg directions)
- 13 cup dried blueberries or 13 cup currants or 13 cup craisins
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 12 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 14 teaspoon ground ginger
- 14 ounces vegetable broth or 14 ounces chicken broth
- 14 cup water
- salt and pepper
- 14 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
- In a food processor, finely chop celery, leek, red onion, shallot.
- Heat oil in medium skillet over med-high heat.
- Add chopped vegetables and saute until lightly cooked, about 6 minutes.
- Add cooked wild rice, berries, spices, broth and water.
- Simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in almonds (if using).
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
celery, only, red onion, shallot, olive oil, rice, blueberries, fresh rosemary, ground ginger, vegetable broth, water, salt, slivered almonds
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/wild-rice-pilaf-with-dried-berries-157439 (may not work)