Rice and Cranberries Side Dish – A Festive Favorite

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil for a dairy-free option)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 ounces mushrooms, chopped (button mushrooms or cremini work well)
• ¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup white wine (use vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic option)
• 2 cups Chico Rice Blonde Milled California Japonica Rice
• 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian/vegan option)
• ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped (or you can use craisins for extr