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Wild Rice Pilaf

Mouthwatering Wild Rice Pilaf That Will Brighten Your Table

This Wild Rice Pilaf is an elegant, gluten-free side dish perfect for Thanksgiving, combining nutty rice with colorful veggies and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Wild Rice A unique blend of nutty flavors and chewy texture.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Use low sodium to control saltiness.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves recommended.
  • 1 medium Carrot Diced small.
  • 1 stalk Celery Chopped evenly.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Use a mix of red and yellow.
For the Herbs
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Chopped finely.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh recommended.
  • handful Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
For Garnish
  • 0.5 cup Toasted Nuts Pecans or slivered almonds.
  • handful Cranberries Dried, optional.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Slice bell pepper.
  2. Combine wild rice and vegetable broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 45-50 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  4. Add bell peppers, rosemary, and thyme to skillet, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Once wild rice is cooked, drain any excess broth and add to skillet, fold together and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer pilaf to a dish, garnish with toasted nuts, parsley, and cranberries if using. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Rinse wild rice before cooking for the best texture. Use homemade vegetable broth for richer flavor.

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