Wild and Brown Rice with Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries and Almonds
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Recipe type: Side Dish, Rice, Vegetable
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Serves: Serves 6
 
Wild and Brown Rice with Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes, Thyme, Paprika, Cranberries and Almonds
Ingredients
  • Rice Mix:
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 7 - 8 oz. box chicken wild rice mix
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable mix:
  • 1 lb. brussels sprouts - cut in half
  • 3 chopped and peeled sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • To finish:
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
  1. Add all of the rice mix ingredients to a large pan. Sprinkle with the seasoning mix from the wild rice box.
  2. Stir and cover. Cook over high heat until it reaches a boil. Stir again and turn down heat to medium. Continue to cook covered for about 25 - 30 minutes until rice is tender. Stir in the thyme and paprika. Fluff with a fork 5 minutes after you turn off the rice.
  3. Add the vegetables to a large saute pan with the oil. When it comes to temperature stir the vegetables several times. Add the water and cover. Continue to cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Vegetables should be fork tender.
  4. Add the rice and stir together. Cook until hot. Stir in the cranberries and almonds. Serve.
Notes
I love this at room temperature also. You could also toast the almonds before adding for additional flavor.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2018/09/03/wild-and-brown-rice-with-brussels-sprouts-sweet-potatoes-cranberries-and-almonds/