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Holiday Wild Rice Recipe

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Description

This holiday wild rice recipe is a perfect side dish for your festive dinner table. It is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-prepare dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. The wild rice gives this dish a nutty flavor and a chewy texture, while the combination of herbs and spices adds a depth of flavor that will complement any main dish.

Prep Time

The prep time for this holiday wild rice recipe is around 10-15 minutes, depending on how quickly you can chop the vegetables.

Cook Time

The cook time for this dish is approximately 45-50 minutes, including the time for the rice to simmer.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • A large pot with a lid
  • A sharp knife
  • A cutting board
  • A wooden spoon

Method

  1. Rinse the wild rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water and set it aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
  5. Add the wild rice to the pot and stir until it is coated with the vegetable mixture.
  6. Add the vegetable broth to the pot and stir to combine.
  7. Cover the pot with a lid and bring it to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer for 45-50 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  9. Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to accommodate a larger crowd. You can also add other vegetables such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini to this dish to make it even more flavorful.

Nutrition Info

This recipe yields 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately 200 calories, 5 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber.

Recipe Tips

To make this dish even more flavorful, you can toast the wild rice in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding it to the pot. This will give the rice a nuttier flavor and a slightly crispy texture. You can also add a splash of white wine or lemon juice to the pot before adding the broth for an extra burst of flavor. Finally, if you want to make this dish even healthier, you can use low-sodium vegetable broth and reduce the amount of salt used in the recipe.

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