VEGETARIAN WILD RICE PILAF

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This dish has a wonderful nutty flavour and the combination of wild rice, long grain brown rice and dried fruit is a very nice companion to poultry dishes, including Thanksgiving turkey! This dish requires a couple extra pots for preparation, but it is well worth the effort. Like all rice dishes, this one must be made with well-flavored stock. If you don't have time to make your own, use a carton or can of good quality vegetable stock. If using dried parsley, I add it to the long grain rice as it cooks. If using fresh, I add it before serving. Recipe from "The Big Bean Book".

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup wild rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 cup long grain brown rice, rinsed before cooking (I used Basmati)
2 cups vegetable stock
3/4 cup slivered almonds or 3/4 cup sliced almonds
2/3 cup golden raisin (sultanas)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
kosher sea salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pan of water to boil, add enough water to cook wild rice as directed. Add salt to pan and lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 45-60 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  • If all liquid is not absorbed by the rice, drain well.
  • While wild rice is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in another pan.
  • Add the onion and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute or until onion is softened and translucent.
  • Stir in the long grain rice and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add the parsley. Cover and simmer gently for 30-45 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small frying pan. Add the almonds and cook until they are just golden brown. Set aside.
  • Add the wild rice mixture to the long grain rice mixture (I do this in the pan so everything stays warm). Add the almonds and raisins and stir to mix well.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Transfer to a warmed serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Luqman Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables and spices really helped to enhance the flavor of the rice.


precious ebozue
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Aidil Hamizan
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The wild rice, vegetables, and spices all come together perfectly.


Kare Ortiz
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Abby Rodgers
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture of the wild rice.


Allahnoor 7 Allahnoor 7
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Elizabeth Siabowa
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


megan wright
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Abolore Ogabiyi
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I love the addition of dried cranberries to this recipe. They add a nice sweetness and tartness.


Hunter Craft
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This was my first time cooking wild rice and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Hassan Baig
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice turned out mushy. I think I would cook the rice for a little less time next time.


Taslima Tumpa
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste, but it was still a good healthy meal.


Tproa Am de muyayu
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I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the wild rice.


Gizelle Ramirez
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of wild rice and vegetables.


Shelly Sharpe
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This was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I added some extra spices to give it a little more flavor and it turned out great.


Jila Pasman
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The wild rice gave it a nutty flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


AC1
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This vegetarian wild rice pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.