Wild Rice with Dried Cranberries and Walnuts

Ingredients

1/4 onion

1/2 carrot, peeled

1/2 stalk of celery

1/2 cup wild rice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots

1 1/2 tablespoons dried cranberries

1 apple , peeled and cut into small dice

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley

2 teaspoons finely chopped scallions

sea salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Wash the rice in a strainer under running water until water is clear.

2. Place the rice, onion, carrot and celery in a sauce pot. Season with salt and pepper and cover with water.

3. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until the rice is tender and fully fluffed, about 45 to 60 minutes.

4. Drain the rice and remove the onion, carrot and celery pieces.

5. Combine the rice in a bowl with the remaining ingredients. Adjust seasoning.

6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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