Wild Rice Mix Pilaf Recipes

WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions, using the broth instead of water. When cook time is up, do not open lid; turn heat off and keep lid tightly covered for 10 minutes to allow continued steaming. If rice is still a bit too firm, mix in just enough extra broth to moisten all rice, cover, and simmer another 10 minutes.
• While rice is cooking, add butter to a large/deep skillet over medium high heat. Once butter is melted and starting to bubble, add onion and carrots. Stir to combine. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add brussels sprouts, garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper, stirring another 2 minutes until softened.
• Check rice for doneness. Fluff with fork and add to skillet with vegetable mixture, stirring to incorporate. Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.

WILD RICE PILAF BAKE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add wild rice; reduce heat. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add long grain rice; cook 20-25 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, carrots and rosemary in butter until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, broccoli and pepper. , Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Fluff with a fork before serving.

REBECCA'S WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2 quart stove top and oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt butter in the baking dish over medium heat. Stir in the wild rice and brown rice. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in the onions; cook for 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the mushrooms and almonds. Pour onion soup and consomme over the rice mixture. Cover with lid or aluminum foil that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir before serving.

WHITE & WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet.
• Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook until tender.
• Add wild rice and broth.
• Heat to a boil.
• Cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
• Add white rice.
• Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until done.
• Stir in parsley.

WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine broth, wild rice, scallion whites, and pepper in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in brown rice; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes more. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM PILAF

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large, heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and ¾ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the wild rice blend and saute, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds.
• Add 4 cups of vegetable broth to the rice and onion mixture and bring to a boil.
• Cover and turn heat to low and cook for 45 minutes or until the broth is absorbed.
• While the rice is cooking, prepare the mushrooms.
• Heat a large skillet and 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 8 minutes.
• Add the wine and cook until evaporated, about 4-5 minutes.
• When the rice is done, fluff with a fork and fold in the mushrooms and chives.
• Serve, hot or room temperature. May be made up to 2 days in advance. Refrigerate leftovers.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of the broth and 6 cups of water to a boil; add wild rice and return to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender but firm, about 35-40 minutes.
• In another saucepan, saute the onions in the butter until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
• Add the spices and stir until aromatic, then add the remaining broth and 3 cups of water, the cranberries, raisins, and orange zest.
• Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then add the white rice and reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain the wild rice.
• Remove the bay leaves from the white rice and discard.
• Mix together both rices and stir in the pine nuts; adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Serve hot.

WILD RICE PILAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add in onion, carrots, and celery and saute until softened, 4-5 minutes.
• Stir in mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes. Add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Stir in wild rice blend, vegetable stock, salt and pepper. Put the lid on and bring it to a boil. As soon as it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until the liquid is mostly absorbed and wild rice blend is cooked through.
• Once it is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM PILAF

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and ¾ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Proceed to cook the rice according to the package directions, replacing the water (if specified) with the equivalent amount of chicken broth.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the wine and cook, scraping up the brown bits, until evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Fluff the rice and fold in the mushrooms, chives, and remaining two tablespoons of butter.

WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Place sausage in a medium skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir in mushrooms and sausage. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan, add the onion, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until translucent. Add 5 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and the wild rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to very low, and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the rice is tender. Drain well.
• Place the drained rice in a bowl, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, the scallions, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.