Wild Rice Pilaf With Dried Berries

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 leek, 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)
• 1/3 cup dried blueberries or 1/3 cup currants or 1/3 cup craisins
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 14 ounces vegetable broth or 14 ounces chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor, finely chop celery, leek, red onion, shallot.
• 2 heat oil in medium skillet over med-high heat. add chopped vegetables and saute until lightly cooked, about 6 minutes.
• 3 add cooked wild rice, berries, spices, broth and water.
• 4 simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
• 5 season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in almonds (if using).
• 6 serve hot or at room temperature.