SLOW-COOKER WILD RICE MEDLEY

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Slow cook wild rice with veggies to make this tasty side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
2/3 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (3/4 cup)
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except pine nuts, cherries and parsley.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until wild rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle pine nuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Set aside.
  • Just before serving, stir cherries and toasted pine nuts into wild rice. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg

sam kon
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to enjoy wild rice.


meena shrestha
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This is the best wild rice recipe I've ever tried. The combination of wild rice, vegetables, and spices is perfect.


ajaz Ajaz
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I love that this recipe is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and whole grains, and it's low in fat and calories.


Dozie Junior
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Ahmad Ali
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Kasparas Lazauskis
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and savory flavors.


Annia Sigila
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Abdull Mon
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I'm not a big fan of wild rice, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Bianca Makweche
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This is my go-to recipe for wild rice. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Iqrar Mehdi
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Pari Pahooja
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Sonia Saleem
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I'm always looking for new and exciting wild rice recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Cali xusein isaq Cxi
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I love that this recipe is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and whole grains, and it's low in fat and calories.


Marsitta Sanderson
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Phila Mahlalela
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Intere John
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.


MD Mahir Islam
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I'm not usually a fan of wild rice, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


David McGrade
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This is the best wild rice recipe I've ever tried. The combination of wild rice, vegetables, and spices is perfect.


Quinton Marshall
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use ingredients I already had on hand, and it still turned out delicious.


Sheldon Boyajean
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This wild rice medley turned out amazing! It was so easy to make and the flavors were incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.