- Level: Easy
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups wild rice
3/4 cup pecan pieces
2/3 cup cranberries
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
- Combine the water, bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste in a pot with a snug-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce to a simmer, and cook 40 to 45 minutes.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a saute pan and saute over low heat until the nuts have toasted lightly. Remove from the heat and combine with the cooked wild rice.
