Herbed Wild Rice and Apples
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 apple chopped
- 2 packages long-grain wild rice 8 ounces each
- 2/3 cup apple juice
- 1 package 2 1/2 ounces real bacon pieces
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup pecans
- 2/3 cup cranberries
- garlic and herb cheese spread for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In skillet over medium heat, saute butter, onion and apple pieces. When apples soften, add rice, apple juice, bacon pieces and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook about 10 minutes.
- In large bowl, mix pecans, cranberries and rice mixture. Place in serving dish and crumble herbed cheese on top, if desired.
Notes
Note: Recipe can be doubled for large crowds.