Slow-Cooker Wild Rice with Cranberries

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Slow-Cooker Wild Rice with Cranberries
330 min.
6
245kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and wholesome side dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Wild Rice with Cranberries! This delightful recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs, but it also bursts with flavor and texture that will elevate any meal.

Imagine the rich, nutty taste of wild rice combined with the sweet-tartness of dried cranberries, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. The addition of sliced mushrooms and green onions adds a savory depth, while the slivered almonds provide a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender rice. This dish is perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a comforting side for your weeknight dinners.

With a total cooking time of just over five hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you attend to other tasks. The result is a warm, hearty dish that is not only nutritious but also packed with flavor. Each serving contains only 245 calories, making it a guilt-free addition to your meal. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter melted
  • ounces mushrooms undrained sliced canned
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds 
  • 28 ounces vegetable stock canned
  • 1.5 cups rice wild uncooked

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except almonds and cranberries.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until wild rice is tender.
  3. In ungreased heavy skillet, cook almonds over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant; set aside. Stir almonds and cranberries into rice mixture. Cover and cook on low heat setting 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein12.84%
Fat24.25%
Carbs62.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.17
Glycemic Load
16.31
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.56913038084%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:245.31kcal
12.27%
Fat:6.94g
10.68%
Saturated Fat:0.81g
5.06%
Carbohydrates:40.52g
13.51%
Net Carbohydrates:35.97g
13.08%
Sugar:7.94g
8.83%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:829.22mg
36.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.27g
16.54%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.46%
Magnesium:99.26mg
24.81%
Phosphorus:231.71mg
23.17%
Vitamin E:2.87mg
19.14%
Zinc:2.83mg
18.84%
Fiber:4.54g
18.18%
Copper:0.36mg
17.78%
Vitamin B3:3.38mg
16.9%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.8%
Folate:46.93µg
11.73%
Vitamin K:10.03µg
9.56%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.29%
Vitamin A:414.95IU
8.3%
Potassium:278.08mg
7.95%
Iron:1.36mg
7.58%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.46%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.6%
Calcium:39.48mg
3.95%
Selenium:2.33µg
3.33%