Wild Rice Pilaf

Wild Rice Pilaf

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
65 min
4 servings

This wild rice pilaf is the perfect accompaniment to any meal! With pecans, cranberries, celery, carrots, and herbs, it's full of flavor and impossible to resist.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups wild rice blend
  • 3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegetarian)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds or chopped pecans (optional, for crunch)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice blend under cold water in a fine mesh strainer to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the wild rice blend, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40–50 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot, cooking until softened (about 5–7 minutes). Stir in the garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked wild rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the dried cranberries, nuts, and green onions. Toss everything to combine and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Transfer the pilaf to a serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!