Description
This easy, wild rice pilaf is full of flavorful vegetables. This homemade vegan recipe makes a great, hearty side dish for any meal. Add dried cranberry or chopped pecans for a festive Thanksgiving twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups wild rice blend
- 2 2/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1 – 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high and add olive oil. Allow it heat and add celery, onion and carrot the the pan. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the vegetables have softened – about 5 minutes.
- Add rice and stir to combine. Allow the rice to toast until the oil is absorbed.
- Pour in the broth and cover the pot. Bring the rice to a boil and then immediately reduce heat to low. All the rice to simmer for 45 – 50 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the rice to set for 5 – 10 minutes to allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 3.8 g
- Sodium: 276.1 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.3 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 9.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
