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Long-Grain and Wild Rice Pilaf

Look for long-grain and wild rice mixes near other rice products on supermarket shelves. Wild rice adds an invigorating, nutty flavor and texture to pilaf.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine
1 medium onion, diced
2 large celery stalks, diced
1 to 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 1/2 cups long-grain and wild rice mix
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the margarine in a large saucepan. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.

    Step 2

    Add 4 cups water, the celery, and bouillon cubes and bring to a simmer. Stir in the rice mix, cover, and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

  2. wild rice

    Step 3

    Did you know that wild rice is not really a type of rice, nor a grain at all? It is actually the seed of a tall aquatic grass that thrives in freshwater lakes or rivers. Most of the crop is harvested in and around Minnesota and other Great Lakes states by Native American-owned companies. Cultivating wild rice on a larger scale has proven difficult, so its niche remains as a specialty gourmet grain.

  3. Step 4

    Wild rice dishes help dress up fall harvest meals; they are especially compatible with winter squash dishes.

  4. Step 5

    Combine brown rice with a small amount of wild rice when cooking for added texture and nutty flavor.

  5. Step 6

    Add a small amount of cooked wild rice to stuffings and other wintery casseroles.

  6. nutrition information

    Step 7

    Calories: 168

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 4g

    Step 9

    Protein: 4g

    Step 10

    Carbohydrate: 28g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 338mg

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