Cranberry Apple Pecan Rice Pilaf

(Shown with steamed petite green beans and boneless pork chops.)

Adapted from Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

Ingredients
2 T. unsalted butter
1/2 large sweet onion, finely diced
4 c. finely chopped apples (I use leftover eating apples that are no longer 'nice')
3 c. cooked brown Jasmine rice
1/2 c. chopped dried cranberries
1/2 c. chopped toasted pecans
1/2 c. dry, fruity white wine
1/2 t. dried rosemary, rubbed between palms
1/4 t. dried thyme, rubbed between palms
1/2 t. salt
1/4 c. grated Asiago, Parmesan, or Romano cheese.


Directions
Melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat and sauté onions and apples.  Add rice, wine, salt, herbs, and cranberries. Add pecans and cheese; stir to combine.  Serve with pork or poultry.

Nutrition Facts
Servings 8.0

Amount Per Serving
calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g	9 %
Saturated Fat 3 g	13 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 10 mg	3 %
Sodium 170 mg	7 %
Potassium 83 mg	2 %
Total Carbohydrate 37 g	12 %
Dietary Fiber 2 g	9 %
Sugars 16 g
Protein 3 g	6 %
Vitamin A	2 %
Vitamin C	5 %
Calcium	3 %
Iron	2 %