Crock Pot Wild Rice with Cranberries

Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Crock Pot Wild Rice with Cranberries—a harmonious blend of nutty wild rice, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and savory sautéed vegetables cooked to perfection in a rich vegetable broth. This easy, hands-off recipe is made entirely in a slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy tender, flavorful results with minimal effort. Perfect for holiday tables or weeknight dinners, this gluten-free and vegetarian dish is enhanced by the optional addition of fresh thyme and a sprinkle of parsley for a fresh, herby finish. Serve it warm as a wholesome side or light main and savor the seasonal comfort in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wild rice
• 3 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
• 1 stalk Celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water and drain.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat the butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced carrot, celery, and chopped onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the rinsed wild rice, vegetable broth, dried cranberries, salt, black pepper, and thyme leaves (if using) to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the wild rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally if possible to ensure even cooking.

Step 6

Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the wild rice to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm as a side dish or a light vegetarian meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1304.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1367.7

Total Fat 8.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4303.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.7g	0%
Total Sugars 112.8g
Protein 38.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 228.2mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2592.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.7%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 83.4%