Best 11 Wild Rice With Almonds Recipes

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Wild rice with almonds is a delectable and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavor of wild rice with the nutty crunch of almonds. This culinary delight offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it a popular choice for health-conscious individuals and food enthusiasts alike. Whether you're seeking a wholesome main course or a delectable side dish to complement your meal, discovering the best recipe for wild rice with almonds will lead you on a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds and nourishes your body.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

RICE WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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The rice is cooked in chicken broth instead of water to give it a good flavor. This dish would complement any meat, poultry, or fish. Delicious!

Provided by Annette

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 tablespoons raisins
1 ½ cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 382.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BAKED WILD RICE WITH ALMONDS



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Make and share this Baked Wild Rice With Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chandra M

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups brown and wild rice mix (I like Lundberg Wild Blend)
3/4 cup slivered almonds
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In large saute pan, warm oil.
  • Saute the onions, green pepper, and garlic until soft.
  • Add the rice and saute another 2 minutes, until sweetly fragrant.
  • Stir in almonds and transfer to casserole dish.
  • Add chicken broth, wine, salt, & pepper, stir to combine.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.2, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 674, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.8

WILD RICE AND TOASTED ALMOND PILAF



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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.

ALMOND WILD RICE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 (6-ounce) box long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring pineapple juice, broth, orange juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice and seasoning packet. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover tightly and reduce heat to medium-low to low. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, stir in almonds and serve.

JEWELLED WILD RICE WITH ALMONDS



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A simple rice salad makes a great side dish. Add cranberries and orange for sweetness, nuts for crunch and herbs for lots of fresh flavour

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

25g butter or 2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , chopped
500g pack wild & brown basmati rice
100g dried cranberries
1l vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
1 large thyme sprig
small pack flat-leaf parsley , chopped
50g toasted flaked almond
finely grated zest ½ orange
olive oil
lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the butter or oil in a flameproof casserole dish and gently cook the onion for 15 mins until just starting to turn golden. Add the rice and cranberries, and stir a few times until coated. Season well and pour over the stock.
  • Float the bay leaves and thyme on top of the stock, and put a circle of baking parchment on top of that. Cover with a lid and put in the oven for 45 mins until the rice is tender. Stir through the parsley, almonds and orange zest. Serve hot, or leave to go cold and serve as a salad, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

WILD RICE WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND TOASTED ALMONDS



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Categories     Garlic     Side     Broil     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Almond     Bell Pepper     Fall     Healthy     Christmas Eve     Shallot     Wild Rice     Simmer     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 pound shallots (about 4 medium), thinly sliced crosswise into rounds
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups wild rice (11 ounces), rinsed and drained
3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (28 fluid ounces)
3 1/2 cups water
2 red bell peppers
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup sliced almonds with skins (3 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook shallots and garlic in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until it releases a nutty aroma, about 3 minutes. Add broth and water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender (grains will split open), about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
  • Halve bell peppers lengthwise, then discard stems and seeds. Put peppers, cut sides down, in 1 layer in an oiled shallow baking pan. Broil 2 inches from heat until charred and softened, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and let steam 15 minutes. Peel, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then add almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove rice from heat and drain well, then return to pot. Stir in salt, pepper, red peppers, almonds, and vinegar. Transfer to a serving dish.

WILD RICE ALMONDINE



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This is a delicious wild rice recipe we tend to serve around the holiday season. It's a nice dish because after preparation you just set it in the oven for an hour or so, which leaves you more time to visit with your guests and/or do other things.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups wild rice, washed and drained well
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 teaspoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
2 teaspoons chopped green peppers
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 ounces fresh button mushrooms, sliced
4 1/2 cups chicken broth, brought to a boil
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, chives, shallots and green pepper and sauté until soft.
  • Stir in the rice and sauté 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Add the almonds, water chestnuts and mushrooms.
  • Turn the mixture into a casserole dish.
  • Stir in the boiling chicken broth and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover the casserole and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

CHERRY WILD RICE



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A friend cooked this at our weekly poker game and it was wonderful! I made it for a few other friends and they said it was the best rice they've ever had!

Provided by TANYABOP

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 1h11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups water, divided
½ cup wild rice
¼ cup brown rice
1 cup pitted and sliced cherries
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sliced almonds
½ cup sliced celery
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered, about 5 minutes more.
  • Bring 1/2 water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes.
  • Combine cherries, brown sugar, and almonds in a large nonstick skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until brown sugar melts and coats cherries and almonds, about 6 minutes. Stir in brown rice, wild rice, celery, orange juice, red wine vinegar, and orange zest. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 26.2 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

WILD RICE AND ALMOND SALAD



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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

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked wild rice. You can find it in the same section of the grocery store as the regular rice.
  • If you're using raw wild rice, be sure to rinse it well before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Wild rice takes longer to cook than regular rice, so be sure to allow enough time. It typically takes about 45 minutes to cook wild rice.
  • Almonds add a nice crunch and flavor to this dish. You can use sliced or slivered almonds, or even almond flour.
  • If you don't have any almonds, you can substitute another nut, such as walnuts or pecans.
  • This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. Just shred the meat and add it to the rice.
  • Serve this dish as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Wild rice with almonds is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting side dish, give wild rice with almonds a try!

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