Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups wild rice
• 3/4 cup pecan pieces
• 2/3 cup cranberries
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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Instructions

1. Combine the water, bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste in a pot with a snug-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce to a simmer, and cook 40 to 45 minutes.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a saute pan and saute over low heat until the nuts have toasted lightly. Remove from the heat and combine with the cooked wild rice.