Christmas Comfort Pea Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 75 g Onion
• 5 tbsp Olive oil
• 45 g Brown rice
• 45 g Wild rice
• 425 g Low-sodium peas
• 425 g Low-sodium diced tomatoes
• 240 ml Low-sodium broth
• 75 g Diced pumpkin
• 50 g Cherry tomatoes
• 40 g Dried cranberries
• 30 cup Roasted pecans
• 5 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 tsp Rosemary/thyme

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened and translucent.
2. Add brown rice and wild rice; stir-fry briefly so the grains are evenly coated with oil.
3. Add peas, chopped tomatoes, and stock.
4. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid; add the diced pumpkin during the simmer so it cooks through.
5. Turn off the heat and stir in cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and rosemary or thyme; let it rest briefly, then serve.

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