DELISH Dish, Wild Rice & Cranberry Dressing

Go against the grain this holiday and try some wild rice. It contains about the same amount of protein and fiber as brown rice, but is higher in B vitamins, zinc, potassium & magnesium. Brown rice however is much higher in selenium, good for thyroid health. Switch up the grains in your diet, variety is the spice of life! Fun fact: Wild rice is Minnesota’s official state grain, who knew?

2 cups wild rice blend

¾ cup dried cranberries

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 large onions

½ tsp. kosher or sea salt

¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper

2 cloves of fresh garlic

¾ cups chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

¼ cups chopped fresh dill

4 scallions

1. Cook rice per instructions. Fold in cranberries, cover and let stand for 10 min. 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, salt, pepper & cook stirring occasionally for 6 min.using a wooden spoon gently stir until shaggy looking mixture. Transfer to lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth 5 min. 3. Uncover and cook stirring occasionally, until onions very tender and golden brown, 4-5 min more, add garlic 2 min, stir in parsley. 4. Add onion mixture, scallions and ill to rice and toss to combine then serve. www.womansday.com

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