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WILD RICE RECIPES

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 1 cup wild rice
  • - 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - 1 small onion chopped
  • - 2 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 carrot diced
  • - 1 celery stalk diced
  • - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • - 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional
  • - Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions:
  • Rinse the wild rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps wash away any impurities and excess starch.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the pan. Sauté for an additional 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the rinsed wild rice, thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine all the ingredients.
  • Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 45-50 minutes, or until the rice grains are tender and have split open.
  • If using, stir in the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries during the last 5 minutes of cooking. This will add texture and a hint of sweetness to the dish.
  • Once cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  • For best results, always check the cooking time as wild rice can vary in texture depending on the brand and age. If you prefer a nuttier flavor, try toasting the wild rice in the pan for a few minutes before adding the broth. Additionally, feel free to customize this recipe by incorporating your favorite vegetables or herbs to match your taste preferences. Enjoy your flavorful wild rice pilaf!