5.0 from 6 votes
Wild Rice Pilaf with Brussels Sprouts
Tossed with pecans and cranberries and then drizzled with a sage vinaigrette right before serving, this wild rice pilaf is sure to please the palates of everyone at the Thanksgiving table.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups uncooked wild rice mix
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper plus more to taste
- 1 cup shaved thinly sliced Brussels sprouts
- ½ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
- ½ cup pecans toasted and coarsely chopped
For the sage vinaigrette:
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh sage
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and turning golden, 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the wild rice mix to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice toasts a bit, 2-3 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, bay leaf, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper to the pan. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, 30-40 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Brussels sprouts. The residual heat will cause them to wilt. Let cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, stir in the dried cranberries or cherries and chopped pecans.
- Make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together sage, vinegar, oil and maple syrup. Pour over the rice and give it a quick stir. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
147mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
351IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 351IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.