Boozy Rice with Nuts and Berries

Name: Boozy Rice with Nuts and Berries
Prep time: 10 min
Cuisine: allrecipes.com
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice; 3 cups water; 1 cup brown rice; 2 cups water; 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted; 2 cups golden raisins; 8 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 oranges, zested and juiced; 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine (optional); 1/2 cup olive oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Ingredients

1 cup wild rice
3 cups water
1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
2 cups golden raisins
8 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 oranges, zested and juiced
1/2 cup dry Marsala wine (optional)
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1

In one saucepan, combine the wild rice and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.

Step 2

In a separate saucepan, combine the brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.

Step 3

After both kinds of rice have finished cooking, spread out on baking sheets to cool and dry for about 30 minutes.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the wild rice, brown rice, pecans, raisins, green onions, mint, orange juice and zest. Stir in the wine and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside for 2 hours to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature.