Cranberry Pecan Sweet Potato Wild Rice Pilaf is such an amazing side dish because it is infused with so many incredible flavors and textures. Crunchy pecans, cranberries, sweet potato, wild rice, and herbs come together in this unforgettable dish!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Alyssa Rivers
Ingredients
2cupschicken broth
1cupwild rice blend
1/2teaspoonMcCormick® dried parsley
1/2teaspoonMcCormick® dried oregano
1/2teaspoonMcCormick® dried thyme
1tablespoonolive oil
1cupsweet potatodiced small
1/4cupchopped onion
1/3cupdried cranberries
1/3cuppecanschopped
Instructions
In a medium sized sauce pan bring the broth to a boil and add wild rice, parsley, oregano, and thyme. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 45 minutes or until tender.
In another skillet add the olive oil, sweet potato, and onion and cook until tender. Add cranberries and chopped pecans and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add to the rice mixture and fluff with a fork.