Company Rice

Course Rice, Side dishes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Ingredients

1 rib celery thinly sliced
1 large carrot finely chopped
1 small onion finely chopped
2 tbs butter
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup wild rice uncooked
1 cup rice long grain
2/3 cup dried cranberries or cherries
1/2 cup pecans toasted, chopped

Instructions

In a large saucepan, saute the celery, carrot and onion in butter until tender. Stir in broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add long grain rice; cover and simmer 20 minutes longer. Stir in cherries; cook 5 minutes longer or until the liquid is absorbed. Just before serving, stir in pecans. Yield: 10 servings.

Notes

This colorful side dish is a proven favorite with family and friends. One of my late son’s friends always requested ‘that rice’ when he came over for dinner. It’s delicious served with grilled salmon, beef, turkey, lamb roast or ham. – Jayne Shiley, Campbellsport,