| November Health Tip:
Did you know cranberries are good for you in so many ways? It is commonly known that this sweet fruit can help to prevent urinary tract infections but they also help reduce dental plaque, help to reduce your risk of heart disease, and may even prevent kidney stones.
Recipe: Fresh Cranberry and Wild Rice Stuffing
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c wild rice, uncooked
- 1 c water
- 1/4 cp raisins, dark or golden
- 5 scallions, chopped
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1/2 c celery or fennel bulb, chopped
- 1 c fresh cranberries
- 1 Tbsp orange rind, grated
- 1/2 Tbsp dried thyme
Directions:
Cook wild rice, water and raisins in a saucepan over medium heat for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender. Drain. Sauté the onions and celery (or fennel bulb) in canola oil until tender. Add the cranberries, orange rind, thyme and rice. Serve as a side dish.
Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Content per Serving:
161 Calories, 4g Protein, 29g Carbohydrates, 4g Fat, .3g Saturated Fat, 19mg Sodium, 4g Dietary Fiber, 0mg Cholesterol
Sources: Cooking Light, Diabeticgourmet.com
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