10 Unique Vegan Thanksgiving Sides So Good, Even Meat Eaters Will Dig In

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Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

Overhead view of a white serving bowl filled with cranberry pecan wild rice pilaf, cranberries and pecans scattered on top, centered on a white quartz countertop.

This pilaf looks as good as it tastes, with chewy wild rice, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans. It’s the kind of dish that feels festive without trying too hard. A solid choice when you want something hearty and unique.

Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice blend

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Rinse the wild rice and place it in a saucepan with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Drain any excess liquid. Stir in olive oil, cranberries, pecans, green onions, and parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper and fluff with a fork before serving.
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10 Unique Vegan Thanksgiving Sides So Good, Even Meat Eaters Will Dig In

Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

Overhead view of a white serving bowl filled with cranberry pecan wild rice pilaf, cranberries and pecans scattered on top, centered on a white quartz countertop.

This pilaf looks as good as it tastes, with chewy wild rice, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans. It’s the kind of dish that feels festive without trying too hard. A solid choice when you want something hearty and unique.

Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice blend

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Rinse the wild rice and place it in a saucepan with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Drain any excess liquid. Stir in olive oil, cranberries, pecans, green onions, and parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper and fluff with a fork before serving.
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