makes about six servings
1 cup wild rice
2 cups filtered water (for cooking the rice)
1 cup chopped bratwurst, casings removed
1 leek, chopped (white and light green parts only)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
seal salt
ground black pepper
1. Cook the wild rice according to the package's instructions. (I cooked mine in my rice cooker using the "brown rice" setting.)
2. Meanwhile, remove the casing from the sausage and chop into small pieces.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove from the heat and place the cooked sausage on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess fat.
4. In the same skillet, saute the chopped leek until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Combine together the cooked wild rice, cooked sausage and leeks, dried cranberries, and pecans. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.