Brown Rice with Cranberries and Almonds

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I'm always looking to switch things up during the holiday season. This brown rice with cranberries and almonds dish fits the bill. It is on the lighter side and uses ingredients I always have on hand.

Brown Rice with Cranberries and Almonds

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
  • 1/2 cup bulgur
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; reduce heat to low and keep hot. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add rice, bulgur and almonds; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned and has a nutty aroma, 2-3 minutes.
  • 2. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Stir in cranberries, 1/2 cup parsley, green onions, salt and pepper. Stir in hot broth. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes longer. Remove from oven and fluff with a fork. Cover; let stand 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 207 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

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