Wild Rice with Cranberries and Almonds
January 20, 2026
How to Make Wild Rice with Cranberries and Almonds
Wild rice takes longer to cook than other rice but it has a lower glycemic index of 45 compared to white rice with a glycemic index of 70. This rice is a great holiday side dish too and is crowd-appropriate, making 11 servings.
10 min prep time
1 hr 15 min cook time
11servings
about 1/2 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the water and chicken broth to the pan and bring to a boil.
- Add the rice; cover and cook according to package directions; usually about 50-60 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add in the toasted almonds and cranberries; use a fork to mix together.
Nutrition facts
11 Servings
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Serving Size
about 1/2 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
120
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
3.5g
4%-
Saturated Fat
0.3g
2%
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
50mg
2% -
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%-
Dietary Fiber
2g
7% -
Total Sugars
4g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
4g
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Potassium
140mg
3%
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
small onion (diced)
1
water
3 1/2 cup
low sodium chicken broth (fat-free, reduced sodium)
1 cup
wild rice
8 oz
slivered almonds (toasted)
1/3 cup
cranberries (dried)
1/3 cup