Cranberry Pecan Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (i've also used pine nuts and even prefer them)
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. add rice. cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. add broth and heat to boiling, stir once or twice. reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. remove from heat. stir in cheese, cranberries, pecans and onions. season to tast w/salt and pepper.
• 2 *to toast pecans (or pine-nuts) spread on small baking sheet. bake at 350 5-8 minutes (keep an eye they don't burn) or until golden brown. stir frequently.