Ingredients
1 1/2
cups uncooked wild rice
1
tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
4
medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2
cans (14 ounces each) vegetable broth
1
can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1/2
cup slivered almonds
1/3
cup dried cranberries
Preparation
In 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except almonds and cranberries.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until wild rice is tender.
In ungreased heavy skillet, cook almonds over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant; set aside. Stir almonds and cranberries into rice mixture. Cover and cook on low heat setting 15 minutes.