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A white bowl filled with a Cranberry Rice Recipe, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and fresh cranberries.
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Cranberry Rice Recipe

Bring the taste of the holidays home with this Cranberry Rice Recipe! With only 8 ingredients, it's prefect side for any holiday dinner!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy, rice,
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 285kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
  • salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  • fresh cranberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Place the almonds in the pan and stir constantly until they reach a light brown color. Place the almonds in a bowl and set aside.
  • Take the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and place in a medium saucepan. On low heat, add the onions and cook until softened.
  • Add the rice and dried cranberries. Stir until well combined with the onions.
  • Add the 1 cup of water and chicken bouillon. Increase the heat to medium and boil. Decrease the heat to low and cook until the liquid has been absorbed, about 18 minutes.
  • Take off the heat and let the saucepan stand for about 5 minutes. Stir in the rest of the almonds and the parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries if desired.

Notes

Recipe Source: Adapted from Food Network's Almond Cranberry Rice Pilaf.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg