Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
  • 3 cups good-quality chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1/3 cup dried apricots or 1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method

  • In a large saucepan, saute brown rice, carrots, onions, and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons oil (you can use a tablespoon more oil if desired) for 10 minutes, or until the brown rice is golden in colour.
  • Add the wild rice, broth, thyme and rosemary; bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Stir in long-grain white rice, cover, and simmer for 25 mins, or until the liquid is absorbed, and the wild rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat, stir in apricots or cranberries (or a combination of both), green onions, salt and pepper.
  • Cover, and let stand for 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.
  • *Note* you may add more broth or water, and simmer a little longer if needed.
  • Delicious!