Crock Pot Wild Rice With Cranberries Recipe Ina

SLOW-COOKER WILD RICE WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except almonds and cranberries.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until wild rice is tender.
• In ungreased heavy skillet, cook almonds over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant; set aside. Stir almonds and cranberries into rice mixture. Cover and cook on low heat setting 15 minutes.

CROCK POT WILD RICE

Steps:

• Ideal slow cooker size: 2-Quart.
• Layer the rice, mushrooms, onion, and pepper in the slow cooker.
• Drizzle the olive oil over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour the broth over the rice and vegetables.
• Cover and cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours, OR on HIGH for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, OR until rice and vegetables are tender and liquid is absorbed.

CROCKPOT WILD RICE STUFFING WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onions and celery and let cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly brown, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, then add the mushrooms. Let cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 6 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a 3- or 4-quart slow cooker, stir together the wild rice blend and sautéed vegetables. Carefully pour in the chicken broth (if using a 3-quart slow cooker, it will be full nearly to the top). Gently stir, then cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours, until the rice is tender. Turn off the slow cooker, then stir in the cranberries, sage, and thyme.
• Taste and add additional salt and/or pepper as desired. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top. Serve warm.

CROCK POT WILD RICE WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except almonds and cranberries in a crock pot.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or until wild rice is tender.
• Meanwhile, cook almonds in ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until they start to brown, then stir constantly until golden brown; set aside.
• When rice is tender, stir almonds and cranberries into rice mixture in crock pot.
• Cover and continue cooking on LOW for 15 minutes.

CRANBERRY AND ORANGE WILD RICE

Steps:

• Put cranberries in a medium bowl and pour in enough hot tap water to cover. Set aside while you make the rice.
• In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add the water, orange juice, and butter, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, and the included contents of the seasoning packet, and return to a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the cranberries and add them to the rice along with the orange zest, and almonds. Gently stir them in, fluffing the rice. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl, cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

CROCK-POT WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Spray 3 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse rice and drain well. Combine in crockpot together with green onion, salt, chicken broth and water and mix well. Cover crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
• Add mushrooms and thyme and stir gently. Cover and cook on low for 30-60 minutes longer, until wild rice pops and is tender.

SLOW-COOKED WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with celery and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add soups, rice and mushrooms. Stir in broth., Cook, covered, on low until rice is tender, 4-5 hours.