How to Make Cherry Wild Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cherry wild rice is a delightful and unique dish that combines the earthy flavors of wild rice with the sweet and tart taste of cherries. This dish makes for a perfect side dish or even a light main course for a summer meal. The combination of the nutty wild rice and the burst of flavor from the cherries creates a wonderful contrast that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

While wild rice is a staple in many dishes, the addition of cherries takes this recipe to a whole new level....

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups water, divided
  • ½ cup wild rice
  • ¼ cup brown rice
  • 1 cup pitted and sliced cherries
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 1 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 11 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring 2 cups water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered, about 5 minutes more.
  • Bring 1/2 water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes.
  • Combine cherries, brown sugar, and almonds in a large nonstick skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until brown sugar melts and coats cherries and almonds, about 6 minutes. Stir in brown rice, wild rice, celery, orange juice, red wine vinegar, and orange zest. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 26mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 362mg