November 27, 2009, Newsletter Issue #283: Wild Rice & Spicy Pecans

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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups wild rice
3/4 cup pecan pieces
2/3 cup cranberries
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine the water, bay leaves, salt and pepper to
taste in a pot with a snug-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Add the rice,
reduce to a simmer, and cook 40 to 45 minutes.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a saute pan and saute over low heat
until the nuts have toasted lightly.

Remove from the heat and combine with the cooked wild rice.

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