Cranberry Nut Rice Casserole
Goes nicely with Autumn roasts. A great alternative to dressing for roast poultry.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2
- 1
- 1
- 2cups boiling water
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2cup chopped pecans
- 2tablespoons chopped parsley
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Saute onion in butter until tender.
- Add rice and cook until opaque.
- Place rice and onions in an ovenproof casserole with the boiling water, cranberries, and salt and pepper.
- Cover tightly with lid or foil and bake for 20 minutes; test rice- if needed, bake longer until rice is tender.
- Allow casserole to stand, covered, for 10-12 minutes.
- Toast pecans in a pie pan in the oven for about 10-12 minutes; fold nuts and parsley into rice just prior to serving.