Brussels sprouts pilaf made with wild rice blend and topped with dried cranberries is an easy side dish or main course meal to make for any meal. It is hearty and nutritious recipe for the whole family
Use a strong bottom pan to make this pilaf. I used a stainless steel pan for it
Heat the pan for 30 seconds and then extra virgin olive oil
Add cumin seeds and roast for 10 seconds
Add red onions and stir. Let them cook for about 1 minutes
Add garlic and mix well
Add the chopped Brussels sprouts to the pan
Top with salt and mix gently
Cook on low for about 10 minutes or until the Brussels sprouts become soft and they have shrunk in the pan.
Add cooked wild rice
Add turmeric, red chili powder and cumin-coriander powder
Add the sliced almonds and dried cranberries to the pan
Top with the lime juice and mix well before serving
Video
Notes
- Nutrition value is approximate
I hand chopped each of the Brussels sprouts because I have too much time on my hands. :) If you don't have time, you can use a vegetable shredder to make it easier. The shredder may be fast, but, you get more even shreds when done with hand. Either way, you will get amazing tasting pilaf
Use wild rice blend with this pilaf. Wild rice alone will not add any flavors or texture to it. Also, wild rice blend is cheaper than getting only wild rice
Don't over cook the Brussels sprouts. They should remain slightly crunchy. Over-cooked sprouts tend to loose their nutritional value
During the cooking process, don't stir it too much and too often. I do it a lot in this recipe's video and that is not good. In short, do as I say and NOT as I do.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal
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