Wild Rice with Dried Blueberries, Cranberries, Currants & Hazelnuts

This ranks high in the health food department. Dried fruit and nuts are basic in the human diet and there's a nice assortment here.

• 1 cup wild rice
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup dried blueberries
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and peeled
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley

METHOD

Put rice, water, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. When boiling, lower the heat to simmer. Cook, covered, until liquid evaporates and rice is soft and opened, about one hour.

While rice is cooking, soak blueberries, cranberries and currants in the freshly squeezed orange juice.

When rice is cooked, drain off any excess water. Stir in dried fruit with whatever orange juice remains.

Quickly sprinkle with hazelnuts and parsley. Serve hot.

Serves: 3 - 4

Contributor: Janet James

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