Best 10 Almond Wild Rice Recipes

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Almond wild rice is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a more complex main course, there is an almond wild rice recipe out there that will fit your needs. In this article, we will explore some of the best almond wild rice recipes and provide you with the information you need to make them at home.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WILD RICE AND TOASTED ALMOND PILAF



Wild Rice and Toasted Almond Pilaf image

Categories     Rice     Side     Almond     Spring     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups wild rice (12 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 cup sliced almonds (3 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse rice in a large sieve under cold water, then drain. Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender (grains will split open), 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain well in sieve and transfer to a bowl.
  • While rice is cooking, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook almonds, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add almonds, salt, and pepper to rice and stir gently to combine.

WILD RICE, ALMOND AND MUSHROOM STUFFING



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Wild rice can be the base of a satisfying and refined Thanksgiving stuffing, particularly when it is combined with mushrooms, almonds, sherry and herbs, as it is here. Use this savory mixture to stuff a turkey to serve to the omnivores at your table, or bake it separately and serve it as a side dish, one that is especially good for vegetarians and vegans.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield Stuffing for a 14- to 18-pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 quarts chicken stock, turkey stock or vegetable stock
2 cups wild rice
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion or 4 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 pound mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup dry sherry
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil in a large saucepan, then add wild rice and salt to taste. When the liquid returns to the boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 40 minutes, until rice is tender and has begun to splay. Drain through a strainer, and set aside.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet, then add onion or shallots. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes for onions or three minutes for shallots. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add mushrooms and celery and cook, stirring, until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice and remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring, until sherry has evaporated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Remove from the heat, and allow to cool before stuffing your turkey. Or place in an oiled baking dish and cover, then warm for 20 to 30 minutes in a 350-degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 565 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

ALMOND WILD RICE



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Made with both brown rice and wild rice, this pilaf has a hint of fruity sweetness, thanks to the addition of dried cranberries.

Provided by Lori Balter-Alvarado

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups brown and wild rice mix
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Pour rice mix into the prepared baking dish. Carefully pour boiling chicken broth over the rice. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in hot butter until they start to color, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle parsley over the almonds; continue to cook and stir until the almonds are lightly browned, another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix the baked rice, the almond mixture, cranberries, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 326.8 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

ALMOND-MUSHROOM WILD RICE



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The delightful combination of ingredients in this dish makes a perfect accompaniment for beef, poultry or pork. It's very flavorful and hearty.-Shirley Goehring, Lodi, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked wild rice
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain rice; place in a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

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WILD RICE, ALMOND AND MUSHROOM STUFFING (OR PILAF)



Wild Rice, Almond and Mushroom Stuffing (Or Pilaf) image

Stashing this gem to use on the side of our Christmas smoked turkey. It may also grace the New Year's table alongside the collards & black-eyed peas & roasted pork shoulder. Found in The New York Times by Martha Rose Shulman - the recipe indicates this makes enough to stuff a 14 - 18 pound turkey, hence my guess at 10 - 14 servings. This pilaf can be made a day or two ahead and kept in the refrigerator to reheat before serving. Nice as it is easily made vegetarian by using vegetable stock.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h25m

Yield 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 quarts chicken stock (turkey stock & vegetable stock fine too)
2 cups wild rice
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (4 shallots fine too)
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb mushroom, trimmed and sliced
1 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup dry sherry
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (1 teaspoon dried thyme fine too)
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon sage, chopped fresh (to taste)
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to a boil in a large saucepan or stock pot, and add the wild rice and salt to taste. When the liquid returns to the boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and has begun to splay. Drain through a strainer, and set aside.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet, and add the onion or shallots. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes for onions or three minutes for shallots. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add the mushrooms and the celery. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the rice and the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring, until the sherry has evaporated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Remove from the heat, and allow to cool before stuffing your turkey, or place in an oiled baking dish and cover. Warm for 20 to 30 minutes in a 350-degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 237.8, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5, Protein 10.8

WILD RICE AND ALMOND SALAD



Wild rice and almond salad image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked wild rice (see recipe)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup imported black olives, pitted
1 cup raisins
1 cup peeled, seeded, diced tomatoes
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 bottled hot cherry peppers or pickled jalapenos, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander, optional

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a mixing bowl and let it cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Put the sliced almonds in a small skillet and place in the oven. Bake five minutes or longer, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the slices are nicely browned. Let cool.
  • To the rice add the almond slices, olives, raisins, tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, cherry peppers or jalapenos and coriander. Toss to blend and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 401, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 501 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ALMOND WILD RICE



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Made with both brown rice and wild rice, this popular pilaf has a hint of fruity sweetness, thanks to golden raisins. I prepare the casserole the morning of the party, then refrigerate it in an ovenproof dish to heat through later. -Mark Trinklein, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup golden raisins
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add raisins and set aside (do not drain). In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of broth and 2 tablespoons of butter to a boil. Add wild rice; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until the rice is tender; drain if necessary., Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine the brown rice, 2 tablespoons butter and remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender; drain if necessary., In a small skillet, saute the almonds in remaining butter until lightly browned. In a serving bowl, combine the wild rice, brown rice, raisin mixture, almonds, parsley, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ALMOND & APPLE WILD RICE SALAD



Almond & Apple Wild Rice Salad image

It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color. -Dan Wellberg, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
2 medium apples, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped
Optional toppings: halved green grapes, cubed cheddar cheese and chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apples with 2 tablespoons orange juice. In another bowl, whisk the remaining orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. , Add apples and celery to rice. Drizzle with dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds; serve with toppings if desired.

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ALMOND BEEF ROAST WITH WILD RICE



Almond Beef Roast with Wild Rice image

This tender beef with gravy and rice has been one of my daughter's favorite dinners for years. She now lives in Georgia, and I often serve it when she comes to visit.-Gloria McKenzie, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 beef sirloin tip roast (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup apple cider or juice
1 envelope onion soup mix
1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle roast with flour and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk chicken soup and cider until blended; stir in soup mix. Pour over roast. Bake, covered, 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until meat is tender., Meanwhile, cook wild rice according to package directions. Stir in parsley and butter., Remove roast from pan. Stir almonds into sauce in pan. Serve roast with rice and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

ALMOND & APPLE WILD RICE SALAD



ALMOND & APPLE WILD RICE SALAD image

This would make a great addition to most any meal, or as a stand-alone lunch. Recipe & photo: tasteofhome.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c uncooked wild rice
2 medium apples, chopped
2 Tbsp plus 1/2 cup orange juice
4 tsp olive oil
4 tsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp honey
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 c unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped
optional toppings: halved green grapes, cubed cheddar cheese, and chopped red onion

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.
  • 2. While rice is cooking, toss apples with 2 Tbsp. orange juice in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the remaining orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Tip: the orange juice will prevent the apples from turning brown.
  • 3. Add the apples and celery to rice. Drizzle with the orange juice dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds and other toppings, if desired.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, seasonal produce and high-quality nuts and grains.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Wild rice can be tricky to cook, so it's important to pay attention to the cooking time. Overcooked wild rice will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Toast the nuts and seeds: Toasting nuts and seeds brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: The dressing should complement the flavors of the salad, not overpower them. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more to taste.

Conclusion:

Almond wild rice salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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