Wild-Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Wild-Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Wild rice marries with pecans and dried cranberries in an updated pilaf.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot
1 c. wild rice
3 c. homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 c. pecans
1/4 c. dried cranberries
1/4 c. golden raisins
2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice, and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and starting to burst, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain any excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl.
While rice cooks, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until browned and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop pecans.
Add toasted pecans, cranberries, raisins, and parsley to rice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wild-Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans good for PCOS?

Yes, this Wild-Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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