Serve with favorite protein such as baked fish, grilled chicken, meatloaf, steak, etc. and make sure to throw a vegetable dish on the side to ensure a balance meal. We would suggest pairing with our Smoky Southern Greens and Honey Mustard Chicken.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
½ cup chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed
¼ cup finely chopped scallions
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
Preparation
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add onion and cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes, until translucent.
- Add 5 cups of water, ½ teaspoon of salt, and the wild rice.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to very low and simmer covered for 50-60 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Drain well and place the rice back in the saucepan.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, the scallions, and the black pepper and mix well.
- Serve hot.
- Store in air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To re-heat in the microwave make sure to add a tiny bit (1-2tsps) of water and steam for best results.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 229, Fat: 5.9g, Saturated Fat: 3.4g Protein: 7.5g, Carbohydrates: 38g, Fiber: 3g, Sodium: 367 mg
Adapted from: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/wild-rice-pilaf-recipe-1959586
