Meal / Course: Side Dish
Rice Around the World: American
Main Ingredient: Cheese, Fruit, Nuts
Preparation Method: Holiday, Quick and Easy
Award-Winning Recipes: Rice to the Rescue!

Servings: Makes 4 servings.

"Rice to the Rescue!" Recipe Contest Winner - Debbie Darke

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup uncooked rice
1 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted*
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and heat to boiling; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, cranberries, pecans and onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
*To toast pecans, spread nuts on small baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 5 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently.