Glazed Carrot-Pecan Long-Grain and Wild Rice

Name: Glazed Carrot-Pecan Long-Grain and Wild Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend; 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 6 medium carrots, cut into julienne strips (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"This recipe uses orange liqueur to saute the carrots along with brown sugar and allspice - sounds really good! The carrots are incorporated into long-grain and wild rice with a sprinkling of pecans on top. Sounds like a great dish for company or a holiday family dinner."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

4 ¹⁄₂ cups water
4 tablespoons butter
2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend
¹⁄₂ cup orange-flavored liqueur
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¹⁄₈ teaspoon allspice
6 medium carrots, cut into julienne strips (about 2 cups)
¹⁄₂ cup pecan pieces, toasted

directions

Combine water, 2 tablespoons butter, rice and contents of seasoning packets in a large saucepan, bring to a boil, cover tightly. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 mnutes.
Melt remaining butter in a 10-inch skillet. Off heat, stir in liqueur and then add brown sugar, allspice and carrots. Cook, uncovered over medium heat, stirring frequently, until carrots are crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir carrots gently into hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with pecans.