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Wild Rice Pilaf

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A fragrant and wholesome wild rice pilaf cooked with aromatics, herbs, and vegetables for a hearty and flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Stir in carrot, celery, and mushrooms. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add wild rice, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the rice with the aromatics.
  4. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45–50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork.
  7. Stir in dried cranberries and nuts, if using.
  8. Serve warm as a side dish.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, toast the wild rice in the pot for 2 minutes before adding broth.
  • You can substitute part of the broth with white wine for depth.
  • Add fresh herbs like parsley or sage before serving.

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Keywords: wild rice pilaf, rice side dish, vegan pilaf, holiday sides

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