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Wild Rice Pilaf

This wild rice pilaf recipe creates a side dish that's full of delicious flavor. You can make this easy rice pilaf ahead of time, as it reheats well.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wild rice blend
  • Regular strength chicken or vegetable broth see notes
  • ¼ cup salted butter sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup thinly sliced baby carrots
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts freshly shaved
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dry italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional Garnishes: roasted slivered almonds, chopped cashews, or chopped pecans

Instructions

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  1. Cook rice according to package instructions, using the broth instead of water. When cook time is up, do not open lid; turn heat off and keep lid tightly covered for 10 minutes to allow continued steaming. If rice is still a bit too firm, mix in just enough extra broth to moisten all rice, cover, and simmer another 10 minutes.
  2. While rice is cooking, add butter to a large/deep skillet over medium high heat. Once butter is melted and starting to bubble, add onion and carrots. Stir to combine. Cover and cook 5 minutes,  stirring occasionally.
  3. Add brussels sprouts, garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper, stirring another 2 minutes until softened. 
  4. Check rice for doneness. Fluff with fork and add to skillet with vegetable mixture, stirring to incorporate.
  5. Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Use enough broth to cook rice instead of water, according to package instructions
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  • Use enough broth to cook rice instead of water, according to package instructions
  • I cook my wild rice blend for 55 minutes, keeping covered for another 10 minutes off heat afterwards.
  • Wild rice pilaf can be made several hours ahead of time and reheated just before serving.
  • If reheating leftovers the next day, sprinkle with a bit of broth to re-moisten prior to reheating.
  • Vegetable alternatives include: chopped bell peppers, broccoli florets, cut green beans, and mushrooms. Make it a meal-in-one by adding cooked/cubed chicken, turkey, or ham. 
  • If you're making this during the holidays, it's the perfect pairing with our tried and true brined/roasted turkey or honey baked ham. 
  • This recipe is part of our delicious Side Dishes Collection. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18.6g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3.4g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8.8mg (3%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116

% Daily Value*

Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 18.6g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3.4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8.8mg 3%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.