Harvest Rice Pilaf

Submitted by Zatarains

"Favorite fruit ingredients merge with the flavors of New Orleans to create a tasty side dish for holiday feasts. Start with a box of Zatarain’s Rice Pilaf and stir in apples, cranberries, onions and pecans – perfect for any occasion."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 cup water
• 1 (7 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Rice Pilaf
• 1⁄2 cup chopped apple
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans

directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until softened.
2. Stir in apple juice, water, Rice Mix, apple and pecans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.