Cranberry Apple Holiday Rice Recipe
A mouthwatering cranberry apple rice pilaf recipe bursting with flavor and perfect for bringing a festive touch to any holiday meal!
One of the things that I’ve learned from traveling is how different rice can be around the world and how important it is to use the right rice for the right recipes.
I love all forms of rice, but there really is a difference between brown rice, basmati rice, wild rice, sushi rice…the rice list goes on and on! There are so many delicious options.
Cranberry Apple Holiday Rice Recipe
I put together this yummy cranberry apple rice pilaf recipe, which is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal!
See how to make it below!
Cranberry Apple Holiday Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Success® Basmati Rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups apple juice
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp oregano thyme, pepper
- 1/2 tsp parsley salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 honeycrisp apple chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 pecans chopped
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- optional: fresh rosemary sage and/or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Add broth, apple juice, 1 tbsp butter, all spices (including bay leaf) to a large skillet. Bring to boil.
- Once boiling, add Success® Basmati Rice, cover, then reduce to a simmer for 18 minutes or until rice is fully absorbed. Remove rice from skillet and set aside.
- Use an empty skillet to melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat, then add onions and apples. Saute until onions are translucent, around 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
- Add rice back to the skillet, as well as the cranberries, pecans and apple vinegar. Combine mixtures and heat through. Garnish with fresh herbs.
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