5 from 18 votes
Wild Rice
This Wild Rice recipe uses simple ingredients—wild rice, kosher salt, and water—to produce fluffy cooked rice that can serve as a base for many meals. The grain is simmered until tender and then drained, resulting in a nutty textured side dish that complements a variety of proteins and vegetables.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
143 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice well, then add it to a pot with the salt, water and bring to a boil on medium high heat.
- Cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for 50-55 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes then remove the cover, drain any remaining water and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
303mg
(13%)
Potassium
171mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.