Arroz de Acción de Gracias con manzanas

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 cup wild rice
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 orange (zest and juice)
• 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter (divided)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
• 2 apples (cored and chopped)
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (minced)

Preparación

1. 1

   Boil: Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water but do not soak. Measure the roange juice and add enough stock to get 3 cups. Add to a saucepan with the vegetable stock and orange juice, 2 tablespoons butter, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook rice per package instructions, use enough broth or stock to equal the amount of water needed. Drain excess water.

2. 2

   Rest: After cooking, let stand off heat, covered, for 10 minutes. If still too firm, add more broth, cover, and simmer for 10 more minutes. Drain off any

3. 3

   Saute: While the rice is cooking melt the remaining butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, saute for 5 minutes. Add the apples and cranberries cook another 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir: Add in the drained rice, pecans, orange zest, and rosemary. Serve immediately.