Holiday Rice Quick Delicious Recipe
Quick delicious holiday rice recipe Simple steps for easy holiday rice prep Perfect side dish Impress guests w this flavorful dish
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Make sure you stir regularly so it doesn’t catch and burn.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. The smell alone is enough to get everyone excited for dinner!
- Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. This helps to toast the rice and enhance its flavour. You’ll hear a slight crackling as it toasts.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Through trial and error, I’ve learned that peeking too often will let out steam and prolong the cooking time, so resist the urge!
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This allows the rice to finish steaming and become perfectly fluffy.
- Stir in the dried cranberries, pecans, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Give it all a good fluff with a fork to combine everything evenly.
Notes
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