Caramelized Onion and Cranberry Rice - ★Cooking Recipes★

Courtesy of the Ain family.
Directions for: Caramelized Onion and Cranberry Rice

Ingredients

2 cups quick-cooking jasmine or brown rice

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 large onions, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp sugar

1 cup dried cranberries or diced dried apricots

1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Salt and pepper

Fresh chopped parsley or chives

Directions

1. In large pot, bring rice and broth to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until rice is tender; set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook onions and garlic for about 12 minutes or until golden. Stir in vinegar and sugar; cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until glazed and very soft.

3. Stir onions, cranberries, and almonds into rice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

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