Serves 6
Ingredients:
4 scallions
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/4 cup wild rice or wild rice blend (any seasoning packet discarded)
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 orange, diced, zest optional
Instructions:
STEP 1
Thinly slice scallions, separating white and green parts. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add wild rice and cook according to package instructions. Boiling wild rice can take 50-60 minutes.
STEP 2
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine vinegar, dried cherries, and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until vinegar is almost absorbed, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add rice mixture, scallion greens, and chopped pecans. Stir well to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature
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