Delicious Wild Rice Pilaf with Roasted Vegetables and Herbs - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry brown rice/wild rice blend, rinsed well
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 2 shallots, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup shaved Brussels sprouts
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus extra leaves for garnish
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
• Heaping 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Freshly ground black pepper