Harvest Rice with Apples and Pecans #SundaySupper

This weekend marks fall’s official kickoff, but unofficially, over the last two weeks, that cold bite has been here every morning, urging me to remain tucked within the snuggly folds of a warm bed. Oddly enough, San Francisco doesn’t have “seasons” in the traditional sense. In fact, if anything, fall is usually our summer, or as we call it, Indian Summer, but this September there’s definitely a nip in the air. Despite the chilliness today, the next few weeks are likely to bring us some scorchers. Of course, the weather hardly matters here as we roll into my favorite time of year. To celebrate the arrival of fall, the #SundaySupper crew is hosting an Autumn Apple Party, so in addition to my Harvest Rice, you’ll find links to a bushelful of apple recipes below.

Did you know, apples were one of the first cultivated fruits and that there are more than 7,500 named varieties? Pass me a Pink Lady, please! For most varieties, the apples are harvested between August and October, so in many areas, as the apple selection ramps up at the market, we know fall is upon us. Of course, for those of us on the Left Coast, produce (and weather) doesn’t necessarily follow seasons, so here fall is more a state of mind. At least for me.

In poetry, Autumn is expressed as a time of melancholy–the fun-filled days of summer are gone, the cold of winter is on the horizon. There may be some truth in that, but around here, fall, and as we head into winter, is filled with fond memories of family gatherings, the warmth of a bustling kitchen, the aroma of nutmeg and cinnamon wafting through the house, the sounds of football blaring from the TV in the background. I once flew clear across the country to experience the brilliant imagery associated with fall, which was impressive, but couldn’t match the cherished Autumn memories of the place I call home.

Weather aside, this Harvest Rice recipe just feels like fall and is the result of making do with ingredients on hand one fall afternoon. My niece, Jen, was visiting for dinner, and as I was throwing this together, she wondered how I knew it would ultimately work out. I didn’t really, but sometimes cooking is about taking chances. Neither of us remember the main course that day–the rice was hands-down the star of that dinner. Nowadays, I think she’s become the better cook, and I’d like to think that I had a hand in that, possibly stemming from that fall afternoon in the kitchen.

Fortunately the combination in this dish wasn’t a big stretch for the imagination–the slightly sweet/tart bite of the apple and the buttery crunch of the pecans blend in perfect harmony with the rice. It can be served warm, as a side with pork or chicken, but it’s also good chilled as a salad. Either way, it’ll be love at first bite. So, let’s dig in.

We need but a few ingredients… gather them now! I used a Granny Smith apple for this recipe, but you’re welcome to try something sweeter if that’s your preference. Also, rather than chopping up the pecans, I started with a bag of bits & pieces. I know, it’s a cheat, but they’re actually a little less $$ and save the extra step of chopping.

First, let’s get the chicken broth going. You’ll want to bring this to a boil before adding the rice, then cover and simmer for about 40 minutes or until the rice is done.

While the rice is cooking, let’s work on the other ingredients. We can start by melting the butter in a non-stick skillet and toasting up those lovely pecan bits. Once the pecans are golden brown, remove from the pan and set aside.

Meanwhile, chop up the onion and the apple.

There should still be some butter in the pan you used for the pecans–add the olive oil to that pan, then sauté the onions and apple until the onions are translucent. Sprinkle the nutmeg on here, as well as salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.

When the rice is done, toss in the apple mixture and pecans… then promptly serve yourself a generous portion… enjoy!

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Harvest Rice with Apples and Pecans

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

45 mins

Total time

1 hour

 

Harvest Rice is reminiscent of fall, with a mixture of brown and wild rice, tossed with tart apples and buttery toasted pecans.

Author: Anne Papina

Recipe type: Side

Cuisine: American

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup brown rice
• ⅛ cup wild rice
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ cup roughly chopped pecans
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped apple
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice and salt and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until done.
2. In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter, then sauté the pecans in the butter until the pecans are golden brown. Remove pecans from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the olive oil, and sauté the chopped onion and apple until the onions are translucent. Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
4. When the rice is done, stir in the apple/onion mixture as well as the pecans.

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Join us this week Around the Family Table for Sunday Supper.   We have over 50 amazing recipes using apples to share with you.  Do you have some favorite Autumn Apple Recipes to share?  We would love for you to share your favorite apple recipes during our #SundaySupper live chat at 7pm (Eastern).

Soups, Salads, Starters and Breads

• Cinnamon Apple Chips- Shockingly Delicious
• Apple Celery Salad- In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene
• Mini Apple Pumpkin Pancakes – The Daily Dish Recipes
• Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast- In the Kitchen with KP
• Curried Apple and Leek Soup-Soni’s Food for Thought
• Endive Spears Topped With Apple, Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Salad- The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
• Homemade Apple Jam – My Trials in the Kitchen
  
• Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip- Chocolate Moosey
• Caramel Apple Bread – famfriendsfood
• Apple Pie Bread Baker Street
• Apple, Bacon & Brie Popovers- I Run for Wine
• Apple and Almond Brie Puff Pastry- Family Foodie
• Apple, Leek and Gruyere Tarts- There and Back Again

Main Meals

• Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Loin- The Meltaways
• Apple-Glazed Meatballs- The Messy Baker
• Apples & Buttons (Ham, Apples and Dumplings)- Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Skillet Pork with Sweet Spiced Apples- Mama Mommy Mom
• Chicken Apple Meatloaf with Tarragon Tomato Sauce – Diabetic Foodie
• Baked Tilapia Apple Crisp- Daddy Knows Less
• Pork Tenderloin with Calvados Cream Sauce Sustainable Dad
• #SundaySupper Pulled Pork Sandwich With Pickled Red Onions Kwistin’s Favorites

Sides

• Harvest Rice- Webicurean
• Wild Rice with Apples, Dried Cranberries, and Walnuts – Ruffles and Truffles
• Apple Topped Sweet Potato Mash- Momma’s Meals
• Warm Spice Pecan Raisin Apple Chutney- Sue’s Nutrition Buzz

Desserts

• Double Apple Pot Pie- What Smells So Good?
• Apple Walnut Coffee Cake- The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Apple Streusel Cobbler- Big Bear’s Wife
• Apple & Moroccan Cinnamon Gooey Sticky Buns- Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
• Spiced Caramel Apple Pie-Chelsea’s Culinary Indulgence
• Apple Pear Kuchen for #SundaySupper (Apfel Birnen Kuchen)- Galactosemia in PDX
• Apple Strudel – Magnolia Days
• Old Fashioned Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce-Noshing with the Nolands
• Apple Cheesecake- Vintage Kitchen
• Caramel Apple Crumble Bars- Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
• Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting- From Fast Food to Fresh Food
• Cinnamon Apple Dessert Chimichangas- Juanita’s Cocina
• Nutella Apple Quesadilla- Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
• Apple Crisp Ice Cream- Cravings of a Lunatic
• Bavarian Apple Torte- The Lovely Pantry
• Streusel Apple Crumb Pie + Pie Freezer Kits- Meal Planning Magic
• French Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon-Maple Whipped Cream Weekend Gourmet
• Chunky Apple-Apricot Bread Pudding- Comfy Cuisine
• Apple Butter Spice Cake – Home Cooking Memories
• Apple Pie and Custard- Happy Baking Days
• #GlutenFree Deep Dish Carmel Apple Pie- Cooking Underwriter
• Apple Brownies That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Country Apple Dumplings- Mom’s Test Kitchen
• Apple-Gingersnap Cookies- Tora’s Real Food
• Apple and Cranberry Turnovers- Flour on my Face
• Applesauce Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze- Hip Foodie Mom
• Caramel Frosted Apple Cookies- No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Apple and Pecans Cake- Basic N Delicious
• Apple Pull Apart Monkey Bread- Gotta Get Baked

Beverages

• Spiced Apple Ale Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Apple Chia Tea- Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again

Please be sure you join us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper. We’ll be meeting up at 7:00 pm (Eastern) for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat where we’ll talk about our favorite apple recipes! All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, or you can follow us through TweetChat! We’d also love to feature your apple recipes on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board and share them with all of our followers!

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