Best 15 Wild Rice With Mushrooms Cranberries And Walnuts Recipes

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Wild rice with mushrooms, cranberries, and walnuts is a delicious, hearty, and nutritious dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The wild rice provides a nutty flavor and chewy texture, while the mushrooms add an earthy flavor and the cranberries and walnuts add a touch of sweetness and crunch. This dish is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

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WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS, CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
2 cups wild rice
1 cup wheat berries, soaked in 3 cups water overnight and drained
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil
6 medium or 3 large portobello mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and in large dice (3 cups)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 small shallots, minced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons walnut oil

Steps:

  • Bring two medium pots salted water to a boil over high heat. Add wild rice to one and wheat berries to another, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, 30 to 35 minutes for wild rice and 20 to 25 minutes for wheat berries.
  • While grains cook, put cranberries in small bowl, and cover with hot water. Soak 15 minutes, drain, and chop. Set aside.
  • Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, and sauté, stirring frequently, until mushrooms soften and begin to release their liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Stir in walnuts, shallots, parsley and cranberries.
  • When grains are tender, drain them, and add them to bowl. Drizzle with walnut oil, and toss gently. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 469, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 356 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS



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Kardea Brown always looks forward to nights when her mom makes her famous wild rice. "It's bursting with umami goodness," Kardea says, "She's known for it!" After learning the basics from Mom, Kardea put her own spin on the dish by adding mushrooms. She likes serving it with baked chicken or roasted turkey breast, but she swears it's good with everything. "You can't go wrong with this recipe. It's the perfect side!"

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 onion, diced
2 1/2 cups wild rice
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, tough stems removed, sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the wild rice and toast, stirring, until it begins to smell nutty, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer over low heat. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the button mushrooms, shiitakes and thyme and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic (add more oil to the skillet if it's dry), season with salt and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 more minute.
  • When the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and gently fold in the mushroom mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add to a serving bowl; sprinkle with the parsley.

WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 1/2 cups wild rice
5 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced with tough stems removed
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the rice and toast while stirring until it begins to smell nutty, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook on low until the water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
  • While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter along with the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and thyme and cook, stirring often until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • When the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and gently fold in the mushrooms. Add to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the parsley before serving.

WILD RICE WITH CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Metro

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup (250 ml) wild rice
3 cups (750 ml) water
1 cup (250 ml) walnuts
1 can (348 ml) whole cranberry sauce
To taste salt

Steps:

  • Boil 3 cups (750 ml) of water.Rinse rice until water runs clear, then drain.Optional: add salt to water.When water is at boiling point, add the wild rice.Once the rice has reached boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover with lid.Simmer for 55 to 65 minutes.While the rice is cooking, chop 1 cup (250 ml) walnuts.When rice is done, add cranberry sauce and chopped walnuts.Notes:This can be served hot or cold.This dish is also great for those who can have no corn or corn derivatives.The sky is the limit as to what you wish to add. You may want pinon, pecan or pine nuts. You may add raisins and cinnamon with dairy or non-dairy and serve chilled as a dessert.Source: Joanna in Innisfil

WILD RICE, WALNUT, AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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For guests who prefer rice dressings to bread stuffings, this version, studded with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries, is a welcome addition to the holiday table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion (2 cups), finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 boxes (6 ounces each) wild-rice blend (discard seasoning packets)
1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, broken into small pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Add 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in wild-rice blend. Return to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover; cook over low heat until rice has absorbed all liquid, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer rice to a large bowl. Stir in walnuts, cranberries, and parsley; season again with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or hold at room temperature for up to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 8 g

WILD RICE, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT SALAD



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Wild rice is actually the seed of an aquatic grass, native to North America. High in protein and carbohydrates and low in fat, it has a distinctive nutty taste and dark brown colour, and is often added to rice mixes for visual appeal and flavour. To cook rice in the microwave, place rice in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 cups of hot water. Microwave on high (100%) for 11 to 14 minutes or until liquid has mostly evaporated. Stir rice with a fork to separate grains.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup basmati rice pilaf (we used Tilda brand, see tip)
1 cup dried cranberries
2 sticks celery, thinly sliced
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook rice in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Set aside to cool (see note).
  • Combine rice, cranberries, celery and walnuts in a bowl.
  • Place oil and vinegar in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine. Drizzle over salad. Toss to combine. Serve.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE



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Nuts are a wonderful source of protein and nutrition so I look for ways to add them to all of my dishes. The addition of cranberries in this recipe makes it perfect for fall.-Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet, saute the onion, cranberries and thyme in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain rice if needed; stir in onion mixture and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WILD RICE STUFFING WITH WILD MUSHROOMS



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Categories     Fruit     Herb     Mushroom     Rice     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Pear     Fall     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
4 large onions (about 2 3/4 pounds), halved, thinly sliced
1 1/4 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as crimini and stemmed shiitake), sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 1/3 cups wild rice (about one 8-ounce package)
1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped dried pears (about 7 ounces; optional)
3/4 to 1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until very tender and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Transfer onions to large bowl. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and 1 tablespoon thyme; sauté until mushrooms are deep brown, about 12 minutes. Add to bowl with onions. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring broth, 1 tablespoon thyme, and 2 teaspoons sage to boil in heavy large deep saucepan. Mix in wild rice; return to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Mix in white rice; cover and simmer until all rice is tender and almost all liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes longer. Stir in caramelized onions and mushrooms, remaining 1 tablespoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon sage. Stir in pears, if desired. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 3/4 cup parsley.
  • To bake stuffing in turkey:
  • Loosely fill neck and main cavities of turkey with stuffing. Generously butter baking dish. Spoon remaining stuffing into prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake stuffing in dish along side turkey until heated through, about 25 minutes. Uncover stuffing. Bake until top of stuffing is slightly crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer.
  • To bake all of stuffing in baking dish:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish, depending on recipe. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake until heated through, about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley over stuffing and serve.

WILD RICE WITH WILD MUSHROOMS



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One surprise to Europeans who settled the plains was the abundance of wild mushrooms, including morels, chanterelles, and other varieties familiar from home. Free for the picking, the mushrooms were hung on strings and dried, providing a winter's worth of eating. Wild rice (actually a grass seed) is a New World native that combines well with the earthy mushrooms the French cèpes.

Categories     Mushroom     Rice     Side     Thanksgiving     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups canned chicken broth
3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed under cold water
1 1/4 cups wild rice, rinsed under cold water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
9 medium crimini or button mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring broth to boil in small saucepan. Remove from heat; add porcini mushrooms and let stand until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Finely chop porcini.
  • Bring medium saucepan of water to boil. Add rice, salt and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until rice is almost tender, about 45 minutes. Drain; discard bay leaves. (Porcini and rice can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover porcini, soaking liquid and rice separately and refrigerate.)
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, garlic, marjoram, thyme and porcini and sauté 5 minutes. Add crimini mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add rice and reserved porcini soaking liquid, discarding sediment in bottom. Simmer until almost all liquid absorbed but mixture is still moist, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS



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In Wisconsin, wild rice is truly wild, not cultivated as in other states, the tassels rising and swaying over rivers, lakes and floodplains come late August and September. Called manoomin by the local Chippewa, it is a protected crop that can be harvested only by state residents holding a valid license. And only by hand, as the Chippewa have always done, using wooden flails gently (the grains should fall from the stalk without great effort) from canoes propelled by paddles or push poles. Shellie Holmes of Rhinelander, Wis., who shares her recipe here, likes to cook wild rice just until it pops open. This is a break with her family's tradition, which favored a chewier texture and did not allow popping. "Do not mix with other rice," she urged, lest you lose the flavor of the wild.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories     dinner, lunch, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces long-grain Wisconsin wild rice
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup dry sherry, such as Dry Sack (do not use cream sherry)

Steps:

  • Bring 5 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice, then reduce heat so liquid is just simmering. Cover and cook until grains just begin to pop, about 40 minutes. Drain excess liquid from rice and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have released their liquid and are golden brown, about 8 minutes; remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and mushrooms.
  • Return all the mushrooms to the skillet and season with the salt and pepper, to taste. Very carefully add sherry to deglaze the pan, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated but mushrooms are still moist.
  • Mix mushrooms into prepared rice and season again with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CRANBERRY-WILD RICE BAKE



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Enjoy this delicious rice and cranberries recipe - perfect for a side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton), heated
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Place wild rice in wire strainer. Run cold water through rice, lifting rice with fingers to clean thoroughly.
  • Heat wild rice and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes; drain.
  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Mix wild rice and onion mixture in baking dish. Mix broth, salt and garlic; pour over rice mixture.
  • Cover and bake 1 1/4 hours. Stir in cranberries. Cover and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg

WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS



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Chock-full of mushrooms, celery and green onions, this hearty side dish is an ideal accompaniment to cool-weather meals. Our Test Kitchen staff seasoned it with garlic, thyme and rosemary so it complements nearly any entree. Plus, it makes a big batch, so you can use the extra in the next two dishes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 servings (7 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-1/2 cups chicken broth
2-1/2 cups water
2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. add the rice, salt, thyme, pepper and rosemary. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-65 minutes or until rice is tender; drain., In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, celery, green onions and garlic in oil. Add the rice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

WILD RICE WITH CRANBERRIES & PECANS



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I love this dish! It is one of my favorite side dishes. It's modified from a recipe by Diane Morgan in her book, The Thanksgiving Table. It can be a side dish, or a stuffing for poultry. It is not sweet at all, but the cranberries give a nice contrast with the rest of the ingredients.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup wild rice
3/4 cup medium barley
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped (about 12 oz.)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1/2 cup minced parsley
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3/4 cup dried cranberries (the sweetened kind)

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, barley, salt, broth and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • If any liquid is still remaining after the rice is cooked, drain the rice.
  • Heat the olive oil and saute the onion, garlic, celery and carrot until slightly soft but not brown about 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the salt, cover the pan, adjust the heat to med-low and cook the vegetables until crisp-tender, 5 minutes longer.
  • Add the sage, thyme and parsley and saute 1 minute more.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix in the rice, the pecans and the cranberries.
  • Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
  • Note 1- substitutions: you can substitute any nut for the pecans (try walnuts or hazelnuts).
  • You can use all wild rice or all barley.
  • Note 2- this recipe was originally a stuffing recipe, but I like it as a side dish.
  • You can certainly use it to stuff poultry, though.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 167, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.9

WILD RICE MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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Or wild rice hot dish, as us mid-westerners say! This recipe has been a holiday family tradition for years. Not low on calories, but it is worth it!

Provided by katydid31

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked wild rice
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
½ medium onion, chopped
¾ cup uncooked white rice
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup slivered almonds
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cover wild rice with boiling water and soak for 1 hour. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in mushrooms and onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine soaked wild rice and uncooked white rice in a bowl. Add mushroom-onion mixture and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Add chicken broth, cream, almonds, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil, dot with remaining butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bake casserole until cheese and butter have melted, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 785.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

WILD RICE WITH BALSAMIC MUSHROOMS



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Earthy fresh mushrooms combine with the tang of balsamic vinegar and the crunch of wild rice in this simple, hearty dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup wild rice, rinsed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound mixed fresh mushrooms (such as oyster, cremini, and shiitake), sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a small pot. Add rice, and reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is just tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes. Remove from heat. Let sit, covered, 10 minutes. Drain any excess cooking liquid if necessary. Fluff rice with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, and cook 3 minutes (do not stir). Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, and stir. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and add butter and scallions. Cook until scallions are softened, about 1 minute. Turn off heat, and stir in vinegar.
  • Transfer rice to a serving bowl. Stir in mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will be. Use fresh, organic produce whenever possible.
  • Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking: This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the wild rice according to package directions: Wild rice takes longer to cook than white or brown rice, so be sure to follow the directions on the package.
  • Sauté the mushrooms and onions before adding them to the rice: This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms: For a more complex flavor, use a mix of different types of mushrooms, such as shiitake, oyster, and cremini.
  • Add the cranberries and walnuts at the end of cooking: This will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming mushy.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.

Conclusion:

This wild rice with mushrooms, cranberries, and walnuts is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

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