Cranberry-Pecan Pilau

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 2 (7-oz.) packages wild pecan brown rice
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 pound shallots, quartered lengthwise
• 2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

1. 1. Heat pecans in small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until pecans are toasted and fragrant.
2. 2. Prepare rice according to package directions.
3. 3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shallots, and sauté 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and sauté 10 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Add cranberries and next 2 ingredients, and sauté 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir shallot mixture, toasted pecans, and parsley into hot cooked rice.
4. Note: Konriko Wild Pecan Brown Rice from Louisiana is one of our favorites. Find it in the supermarket or order directly from konriko.com.