Wild Rice with Dried Cherries
Here’s a simple, festive side dish that’s a favorite in our house.
4 cups cooked wild rice
1/2 cup dried cherries
Mix the cherries into the wild rice while it’s still hot, or heat them
together in the microwave.
4 servings
Microwave Chutney
2 cups chopped fruit (your choice — tart apples, mangoes, peaches,
pineapple, etc., or a combination)
1 onion, chopped
1 cup raisins, currants or chopped dates, or a combination
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon dessert spice blend or cinnamon
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
pinch cayenne, to taste
Combine all ingredients in a large microwaveable bowl. Microwave
on high for 15 minutes, stirring every 3-5 minutes.
Yield: About 3 cups
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