Ingredients

1 1/2

cups uncooked wild rice

1/2

cup sliced green onions

1

(4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained

1

garlic clove, minced

3/4

teaspoon salt

1

(14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth

2

cups water

1/2

cup (3 oz.) dried cherries

3/4

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4

teaspoon nutmeg

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Spray 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse rice with cold water; place in sprayed slow cooker. Add onions, mushrooms, garlic, salt, broth and water.

Cover; cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.

Add cherries, thyme and nutmeg to rice; mix gently. Cook on low setting for an additional 30 to 60 minutes or until rice is opened and tender.

Just before serving, stir in parsley.