Description

This Wild Rice Pilaf is a fragrant, flavorful dish made with wild rice, sautéed vegetables, slivered almonds, and dried cranberries. The combination of tender rice, crispy almonds, and chewy cranberries makes it a delightful side or light main course. It’s a versatile, healthy option that can complement any meal while offering a satisfying balance of textures and flavors. Perfect for vegetarians, it’s easy to make and can be customized with your favorite add-ins.

Ingredients

1 cup wild rice

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

1/4 cup slivered almonds

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Rinse the wild rice in a fine-mesh strainer and drain well to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Once boiling, add the wild rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender and slightly golden.
Add the slivered almonds and dried cranberries to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir it into the vegetable mixture. Season with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish can easily be made ahead of time and stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Feel free to adjust the vegetables or use a different nut or dried fruit to customize the dish to your liking.

For a more filling dish, add protein like chicken, turkey, or tofu.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal