Wild Rice with Spicy Pecans

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups wild rice
• 3/4 cup pecan pieces
• 2/3 cup cranberries
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1. Combine the water, bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste in a pot with a snug-fitting lid.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the rice, reduce to a simmer, and cook 40 to 45 minutes.
4. Combine the remaining ingredients in a saute pan and saute over low heat until the nuts have toasted lightly.
5. Remove from the heat and combine with the cooked wild rice.

water, bay leaves, salt, wild rice, pecan pieces, cranberries, unsalted butter, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/wild-rice-with-spicy-pecans-recipe.html (may not work)