Lunch: Wild Rice and Cranberry Dressing

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen A fresh take on the standard stuffing, this wild rice dressing is studded with tart cranberries and vibrant green herbs.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cranberries

Health and fertility benefits of Wild Rice and Cranberry Dressing

Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries.

Ingredients

2 c. wild rice blend
3/4 c. dried cranberries
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 large onions
kosher salt
Pepper
2 clove garlic
3/4 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 c. roughly chopped fresh dill
4 scallions

Instructions

Cook the rice blend according to package directions. Fold in the cranberries, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. using a wooden spoon, gently stir just until incorporated (the mixture will look shaggy). Transfer to a lightly foured work surface and knead until smooth, 5 to 6 minutes.
Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very tender and beginning to turn golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes more. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes; stir in the parsley.
Add the onion mixture, scallions, and dill to the rice and toss to combine.

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