Wild Rice Pilaf With Dried Berries

Ingredients

• 1 stalk celery
• cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 leek
• white part only
• chopped (optional)
• 1 small red onion
• chopped
• 1 shallot
• quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups cooked wild rice (1 cup dry
• cooked according to pkg directions)
• 13 cup dried blueberries or 13 cup currants or 13 cup craisins
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 12 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 14 teaspoon ground ginger
• 14 ounces vegetable broth or 14 ounces chicken broth
• 14 cup water
• salt and pepper
• 14 cup slivered almonds
• toasted (optional)

Instructions

1. In a food processor, finely chop celery, leek, red onion, shallot.
2. Heat oil in medium skillet over med-high heat.
3. Add chopped vegetables and saute until lightly cooked, about 6 minutes.
4. Add cooked wild rice, berries, spices, broth and water.
5. Simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in almonds (if using).
7. Serve hot or at room temperature.