Name: Wild Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: . Cooking Fat; 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter; . Vegetables; 1 medium onion (chopped); 1 large carrot (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); . Seasoning; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; . Rice and Broth; 2 cups long-grain wild rice blend; 3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ((or vegetable broth)); 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken better than bouillon base; . Finishing Touches; 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley; 1 cup dried Craisins ((or dried cherries)); 1 cup toasted pecans (chopped)

Welcome to a delightful journey of flavors with our Wild Rice Pilaf! This dish combines wholesome ingredients for a truly satisfying meal.

Cooking Tips

Don’t skip the resting time after cooking—this part’s so satisfying as it helps the rice fluff up perfectly!

Favorite Additions

You can easily customize this pilaf with your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Trust me, you’ll love it!

Ingredients

Instructions

Sauté veggies:
Step 1

Sauté veggies: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrot then cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in garlic then cook for 30 seconds.
Cook the rice:
Step 2

Cook: Stir in rice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth and bouillon and bring to a boil. Stir well, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to a simmer. (Do not ever remove the lid from the pot during cooking!) Cook for 40-45 minutes, or until liquid has absorbed.
Rest and fluff:
Step 3

Remove pot from heat and allow to rest, with the lid still on, for 10 minutes. Remove lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
Finishing touches:
Step 4

Gently stir in parsley, craisins and pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 320, Fat: 15g, Carbs: 44g, Protein: 6g

Cooking techniques

Cooking rice properly requires patience; ensure to keep the lid on throughout the cooking process for best results.

Variations or substitutions

Feel free to swap out the nuts or dried fruits for your favorites. You could even add some sautéed mushrooms for an earthy twist!

Storage tips

Store leftover pilaf in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.