Best 2 Company Wild Rice Recipes

Wild rice, a nutty-flavored grain native to North America, is a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal. It's a good source of fiber, protein, and essential minerals, and it can be cooked in a variety of ways. This article provides three unique and flavorful recipes that showcase the versatility of wild rice:

* **Wild Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit and Nuts:** This pilaf is a flavorful and colorful side dish that's perfect for special occasions. It's made with a blend of wild rice, brown rice, dried cranberries, apricots, almonds, and pecans, and it's seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs.
* **Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers:** These stuffed peppers are a hearty and satisfying main course that's perfect for a weeknight meal. They're made with a filling of wild rice, mushrooms, vegetables, and cheese, and they're topped with a flavorful tomato sauce.
* **Wild Rice Soup with Chicken and Vegetables:** This soup is a comforting and delicious way to warm up on a cold day. It's made with a broth-based soup filled with wild rice, chicken, vegetables, and herbs. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a good source of protein and vegetables.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

COMPANY'S COMING CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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This is a great company-worthy dinner casserole. Serve with a green vegetable or salad. ***Prep time does not include rice and chicken cooking time.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 c long grain & wild rice mix
1/2 c onion, finely chopped
1/2 c butter
1/4 c flour
1 can(s) 6-oz. sliced mushrooms, drained
chicken broth
1/2 c light cream or evaporated milk
3 c cooked chicken breast, diced
1/4 c pimentos, drained and diced
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 c slivered almonds

Steps:

1. Prepare rice mix according to pkg. instructions.
2. Meanwhile, saute onions in butter until translucent and tender. Remove onions from heat and stir in flour. Mix well until all trace of flour disappears. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid, and add enough chicken broth to mushroom liquid to make 1 1/2 cups.
3. Gradually add liquid to onion/flour mixture and then add cream stirring until mixture is thickened.
4. Add rice, mushrooms, chicken, pimento, parsley, salt and pepper.
5. Prepare a 2 qt. casserole and add chicken mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

COMPANY WILD RICE

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"My family loves this. We always have it during the holidays." Packed with rich, savory flavor, this makes an ideal side dish. Michelle Davis - Elk Grove, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine broth and rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the flour, garlic salt, parsley flakes and pepper. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in rice., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

Soak the wild rice before cooking: Soaking the wild rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking helps to reduce the cooking time and makes the rice more tender.
Use a large pot: Wild rice expands quite a bit when it cooks, so be sure to use a large pot to allow for expansion.
Cook the wild rice over low heat: Wild rice takes longer to cook than white or brown rice, so be sure to cook it over low heat to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Don't stir the wild rice too much: Stirring the wild rice too much can break the grains and make the rice gummy.
Add salt and butter or oil to the cooking water: Adding salt and butter or oil to the cooking water helps to season the rice and prevent it from sticking together.
Fluff the wild rice with a fork before serving: Fluffing the wild rice with a fork before serving helps to separate the grains and make the rice light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Wild rice is a delicious and nutritious grain that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, wild rice is a great addition to salads, soups, stews, and pilafs. It can also be used as a side dish or as a main course. No matter how you choose to serve it, wild rice is sure to be a hit.