• Course

    Side Dish

  • Prep time

    15 Mins

  • cook time

    50 Mins

  • servings

    6-8

  • Video & Images by

    @colleenncaptures

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp ground rosemary
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sage
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 cups Lotus Foods Organic Red Rice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup toasted chopped pecans
  • ½ cup chopped parsley

    product used in the recipe

    Organic Red Rice

    • 1

      Zest orange with fine grater to yield 1 tbsp of orange zest, then cut orange in half, squeeze its juice into a bowl and set aside.

    • 2

      Sauté oil, onion, celery, and orange zest in a large pot over a medium heat until softened and fragrant. Add spices and salt, continue cooking for 3 more mins.

    • 3

      Add rice and cook for 2-3 mins, stirring constantly so rice absorbs the flavors.

    • 4

      Stir in broth and orange juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 50 mins. Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit, covered, for another 10 mins.

    • 5

      Add in cranberries, pecans, and parsley and mix well.

    product used in the recipe

    Organic Red Rice

    Instruction video