Wild Rice Pilaf
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Wild Rice Pilaf
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This vegetarian wild rice pilaf is an easy to make side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Made with pecans, mushrooms and cranberries, it's a flavorful dish that works wonderfully with your roast turkey.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans halved
- 4 Tablespoon butter divided
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1.5 cup wild rice I used wild and brown rice blend
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt and ½ tsp pepper
- 2.5 cups vegetable stock
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Toast pecans in a large pot for 1 – 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter in the same pot and add sliced mushrooms. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and caramelized. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer to the bowl with pecans and cover to keep warm.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add onion. Cook until tender and translucent. Add celery, rice, thyme, salt and black pepper. Stir wild rice blend together and cook for 1 minute, toasting rice. Add in 1/2 cup of stock and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add remaining broth and bring rice & stock up to a simmer. Turn heat to low, cover and cook for 45 - 50 minutes without opening the lid or stirring the rice. (time will vary depending on the type of rice you are using. Check rice package instructions)
- Remove pot from heat and let stand for 10 minutes without opening the lid. After 10 minutes, fluff rice with a fork, and stir in mushrooms, toasted pecans and dried cranberries. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
- The amount of vegetable stock and cooking time will vary depending on the type of rice/rice blend you are using. Check the instructions on the back of the rice package.
- Make this wild rice pilaf vegan by using a plant-based butter.
- Let the cooked rice stand for 10 minutes after cooking. This will help to get rid of any excess moisture and the rice will be lighter and fluffier.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
858mg
(36%)
Potassium
403mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
484IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 484IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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