Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms
Wild rice pilaf with mushrooms is a hearty, flavorful dish that brings together the nutty taste of wild rice and the earthy richness of sautéed mushrooms. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect as a side or a light main dish, with its satisfying texture and aromatic blend of herbs and spices. Whether you're serving it for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, this pilaf is a delicious way to elevate any table setting.
Ingredients
- 3 ¾ cups of vegetable stock
- 1 ½ cups wild rice rinsed
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms diced
- 1 onion peeled and diced
- 4 cloves of garlic peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon rosemary finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
To serve
- 1 cup chanterelles roughly torn
- 1 bunch of parsley roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Assemble all the tools and ingredients.
- Peel and dice the onion and mushrooms.
- Peel and mince the garlic.
- Rinse the rice in several changes of fresh water.
- Chop the rosemary.
- Chop the parsley.
- Tear or cut the chanterelles into pieces.
Cooking Steps
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, and add the onions and rosemary with a generous pinch of salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened and starting to color at the edges.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and garlic and carry on frying for about 4 more minutes.
- Add the rice, stir to mix in, then add about ⅔ of the stock.
- Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, uncovered, until the rice is tender. Top up with additional stock as required; you may not need it all.
- Meanwhile, heat the additional oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat, and add the chanterelles. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes, until softened and slightly crisp at the edges.
- Stir the chopped parsley and the balsamic vinegar through the pilaf and season to taste.
- Transfer to a serving plate and top with the fried chanterelle mushrooms.
Nutrition
Calories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 968mgFiber: 10gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 671IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
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