glazed carrot-pecan long-grain and wild rice

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Apr 20, 2015

A delicious rice dish combined with orange liqueur/allspice cooked carrots and topped with toasted pecans.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 - 6-oz. packages long grain and wild rice
  • 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 6 medium carrots, cut into julienne strips (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted

How To Make glazed carrot-pecan long-grain and wild rice

  • Step 1
    Combine water, 2 tbsp. butter, rice and contents of seasoning packets in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover tightly. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Melt remaining butter in a 10-inch skillet. Off heat, stir in liqueur and then add brown sugar, allspice and carrots. Cook, uncovered over medium heat, stirring frequently until carrots are crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir carrots gently into hot cooked rice. Sprnkle with pecans.

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