Carrot Pecan Wild Rice

Carrot Pecan Wild Rice is a wonderful combination of two holiday classics.

1 1/2 cups wild rice
2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pecans
Zest and juice from one orange
1/4 cup chopped parsley
4 tablespoons melted butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Add wild rice to a sauce pot with about 4 1/2 cups water, and cover.

Bring the rice to a boil and then simmer for about 40 minutes according to the package directions.

While the rice is cooking, slice carrots into 1/2-inch rounds and then simmer for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender.

In a large bowl combine raisins, pecans, the zest and juice from an orange, chopped parsley, melted butter and salt and pepper, to taste.

To the large bowl combine the wild rice and carrots. Mix.

Recipe and video provided courtesy of HolidayKitchen.tv