Best 3 Cherry Wild Rice Recipes

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Cherry Wild Rice dish, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. This vegetarian-friendly recipe is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutritional goodness. Discover how to create this vibrant dish with our easy-to-follow instructions. Additionally, explore our collection of equally delectable recipes, including a hearty Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole, a refreshing Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cherries, and a flavorful Wild Rice and Broccoli Stir-Fry. Get ready to elevate your mealtime experience with these culinary gems.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY WILD RICE SALAD

Cherry Wild Rice Salad image

While touring Door County, I sampled this salad. As soon as I got home, I wrote the lady who'd made it requesting the recipe. The mix of rice, vegetables and orchard-fresh fruit is a tasty way to remember Wisconsin's premier cherry-growing area. -Yvonne Gorges, New London, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups fresh snow peas, halved
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
DRESSING:
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
3/4 cup cashew halves, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a blender, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; cover and process until blended. , Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHERRY WILD RICE

Cherry Wild Rice image

A friend cooked this at our weekly poker game and it was wonderful! I made it for a few other friends and they said it was the best rice they've ever had!

Provided by TANYABOP

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf

Time 1h11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 ½ cups water, divided
½ cup wild rice
¼ cup brown rice
1 cup pitted and sliced cherries
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sliced almonds
½ cup sliced celery
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

Bring 2 cups water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered, about 5 minutes more.
Bring 1/2 water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes.
Combine cherries, brown sugar, and almonds in a large nonstick skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until brown sugar melts and coats cherries and almonds, about 6 minutes. Stir in brown rice, wild rice, celery, orange juice, red wine vinegar, and orange zest. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 26.2 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

CROWN ROAST WITH WILD RICE, DRIED CHERRY AND HAZELNUT STUFFING

Crown Roast With Wild Rice, Dried Cherry and Hazelnut Stuffing image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 crown roast of lamb
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/4 cups wild rice, uncooked
3 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1/2 cup tart dried cherries
3/4 cup toasted and skinned hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

To make the lamb, combine the thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the roast. Bake, using recipe for Basic Crown Roast of Lamb (see recipe).
To make the stuffing, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the wild rice. Add the water and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes. Drain. Stir in cherries, hazelnuts, remaining salt and pepper.
Remove the roast from the oven. Turn roast over, place on a platter, and fill the cavity with the stuffing. Place into a serving dish any stuffing that doesn't fit. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 272, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 429 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris and help the rice cook evenly.
Use a large pot to cook the rice. Wild rice expands as it cooks, so it's important to have a pot that's big enough to accommodate the expansion.
Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 45-50 minutes. Do not stir the rice while it is cooking. Stirring the rice will make it gummy.
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Cherry wild rice is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It's also a good source of fiber and protein. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, cherry wild rice is a great way to add some extra flavor and nutrition to your next meal.