Harvest Warm Rice Dish (Printable)
Hearty autumn-inspired warm rice featuring sweet potato, cranberries, pecans, and fresh herbs in every bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup long-grain brown rice
02 - 2 cups vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
07 - 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
08 - 1 celery stalk, diced
09 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
→ Fruits & Nuts
10 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
11 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
12 - 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and diced
→ Herbs & Spices
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Garnish
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse the rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–35 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
02 - While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 2–3 minutes until translucent.
03 - Add garlic, sweet potato, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
04 - Stir in apple, cranberries, thyme, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until the apple softens slightly.
05 - Add cooked rice to the skillet with vegetables. Fold in chopped spinach and pecans. Stir gently over low heat until spinach wilts and everything is well combined.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its essentially autumn on a plate with almost no hands-on cooking time
- The combination of sweet fruit, savory vegetables, and nutty crunch hits every craving
02 -
- Dont rush the vegetable cooking step, undercooked sweet potatoes will ruin the texture of the finished dish
- The spinach needs only moments to wilt, add it right at the end so it keeps its vibrant green color
03 -
- Use a wild rice blend for extra texture and visual appeal
- Toast your pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes before chopping, that extra step makes them taste infinitely better