Lunch: 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.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cranberries

Health and fertility benefits of Wild Rice with Cranberries and Almonds

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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth
2 (4-ounce) boxes wild rice
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup dried cranberries

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.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free, including the chicken broth, and this recipe can be made gluten-free.

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