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Wild And Brown Rice Dressing With Apples Pecans And Cranberries

This is a gluten free dressing that combines both savory and sweet elements. the apples and cranberries are a good source of antioxidants. the rice can be made 3 days in advance or even frozen. the entire dish tastes better the second day, so you can make it ahead of time and just reheat the day you are serving it. adapted from martha rose shulman, the very best of recipes for health.""

Steps

In a large saucepan , simmer the wild rice in 4 1 / 2 cups broth , salt to taste , until the grains start to break open.
Drain off any liquid , return to the pot and stretch a clean kitchen towel beneath the lid and let sit 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile , in a smaller saucepan , simmer the brown rice , with 1 1 / 2 cups broth , salt , until tender and all the liquid has been absorbed , 35 to 40 minutes.
Turn off heat and stretch a clean kitchen towel under the lid and let sit 10 to 15 minutes.
In a large skillet , heat oil , over medium heat , and cook the onion , stirring often , until it begins to soften , about 3 minutes.
Add celery and a generous pinch of salt , and continue cooking another 3 or 4 minutes.
Stir in garlic , if using , and cook 30 seconds.
Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
Add rices and toss well.
Increase the heat in the skillet to medium high and add the butter.
When the foaming subsides , add apple , stirring until they begin to caramelize ,.

Ingredients

wild rice, brown rice, chicken broth, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, onion, celery, garlic cloves, butter, apples, pecans, fresh sage, dried cranberries