Description
This Wild Rice Pilaf recipe is a flavorful and nutritious side dish that pairs well with various main courses. The combination of wild rice, aromatic herbs, dried fruit, and nuts creates a dish that is both savory and slightly sweet, perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup wild rice blend (or straight wild rice)
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or sage
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds or chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil or butter in a saucepan, sauté onion until softened, add garlic.
- Cook Rice: Stir in wild rice, broth, salt, pepper, herbs. Simmer until tender.
- Finish and Serve: Let rice sit, fluff with a fork, stir in dried fruit and nuts if desired. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This pilaf pairs beautifully with roasted poultry or pork.
- For added richness, sauté the rice with a mix of butter and olive oil.
- To make it vegan, use vegetable broth and plant-based butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
