Cranberry Apricot Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 cups chopped celery + 1/2 cup, divided
• 1 heaping cup chopped sweet onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 & 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth (be sure to use gluten-free if required)
• 1 & 1/2 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 / 4-1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste) + black pepper as desired
• 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, thinly sliced