Wild Rice with Raisins and Pecans

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

2

cups water

1

medium onion, finely chopped

 

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112

cups wild rice

34

cup golden raisins

2

cups beef broth

13

cup pecans, toasted

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onion. Combine onion with wild rice and beef broth in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place bowl in steamer basket in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 25 minutes with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and remove aluminum foil; add raisins and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Remove bowl from cooker; stir in pecans.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

8 servings

167 Calories, 5 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

 

 

Risotto with Artichoke hearts

 

and Sun-dried Tomatoes

1

tablespoon olive oil

1 can (1334 ounces) artichoke

1

cup arborio rice

hearts, drained and coarsely

2

cloves garlic, minced

chopped

2

cups chicken broth

14 cup grated Parmesan cheese

13

cup white wine

112 tablespoons fresh thyme or

13

cup dried tomatoes, chopped

112 teaspoons dried thyme

2

cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

 

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Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium heat; add rice and stir for 2 minutes until coated and slightly translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Combine rice, garlic, broth, white wine, and tomatoes in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place bowl in steamer basket in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and remove foil. Stir artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, and thyme into rice.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

4 servings

220 Calories, 5 g Fat, 4 mg Cholesterol

 

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