Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Mushroom Wild Rice dish, a harmonious blend of earthy flavors and textures. This delectable recipe combines the nutty goodness of wild rice with the umami-rich essence of mushrooms, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a new culinary adventure, our article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting this delectable dish. Discover variations of this classic recipe, including a creamy version featuring a luscious sauce that elevates the dish to new heights. Explore the versatility of this dish as we present a hearty casserole variation that's perfect for a comforting meal. Additionally, we'll provide tips on selecting the best mushrooms for your wild rice, ensuring an unforgettable taste experience. Get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more.
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WILD RICE MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
"My daughter is a vegetarian, so I'm always looking for meatless dishes she'd enjoy," says Vicki Schrupp. The Little Falls, Minnesota cook beefs up the taste of her creamy rice dish with sauted veggies and chicken broth.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring rice, broth and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute celery, onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in soup, salt and rice; transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MUSHROOM WILD RICE DISH
With its nutty texture and visual appeal, you'll turn to this hearty side whenever a rice dish is in order. I've served this for more than 30 years and, over time, have learned to make enough for leftovers to be sent home with family members.-Virginia Peter, Winter, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 55 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute the mushrooms, onion and almonds in drippings until vegetables are tender; stir into rice mixture. Add bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
This hearty mix of wild rice, creamy white beans and aromatic vegetables (spinach, leeks, fennel and mushrooms) makes a satisfying meatless main course or a very substantial side dish for Thanksgiving - and beyond. If you want to go all out, use some exotic mushrooms such as chanterelles, maitake (hen of the woods) or black trumpet, but a basic combination of cremini and shiitake mushrooms also works perfectly.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, casseroles, grains and rice, main course, side dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Taste broth; if bland, season to taste with salt. In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice, lower heat, cover and simmer until just tender, about 40 minutes or according to package directions. Fluff rice with a fork, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sauté vegetables: In a large, heavy skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Transfer cooked mushrooms to a plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining mushrooms and another tablespoon oil, adding more oil to the skillet if it looks dry.
- In the empty skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Stir in leeks, fennel and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in spinach, chopped garlic, tomato paste and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic starts turning golden, another 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees, and oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
- In a blender, purée 2 cans beans with their liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 grated garlic clove, and salt to taste. (If your beans are unsalted, they might need more than you'd think.)
- Stir bean purée, remaining whole beans (drained), mushrooms, cilantro, parsley and cooked wild rice into skillet with vegetables. Taste and add more salt or lemon as needed; it should be well seasoned. Scrape into prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, rosemary, lemon zest, remaining 2 grated garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil and Parmesan, if using.
- Sprinkle evenly on top of casserole and bake until golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving, topped with flaky sea salt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 692, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 23 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 686 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
MUSHROOM & WILD RICE SOUP
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; add dried mushrooms. Remove from heat; let stand 25-30 minutes or until softened., Using a slotted spoon, remove mushrooms; rinse. Trim and discard stems from shiitake mushrooms. Chop mushrooms. Strain soaking liquid through a fine-mesh strainer. Reserve mushrooms and soaking liquid., In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add fresh and baby portobello mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in broth, rice mix with contents of seasoning packet, reserved dried mushrooms and soaking liquid, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender., In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
WILD RICE, ALMOND AND MUSHROOM STUFFING
Wild rice can be the base of a satisfying and refined Thanksgiving stuffing, particularly when it is combined with mushrooms, almonds, sherry and herbs, as it is here. Use this savory mixture to stuff a turkey to serve to the omnivores at your table, or bake it separately and serve it as a side dish, one that is especially good for vegetarians and vegans.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, stuffing and dressing, side dish
Time 1h45m
Yield Stuffing for a 14- to 18-pound turkey
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring stock to a boil in a large saucepan, then add wild rice and salt to taste. When the liquid returns to the boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 40 minutes, until rice is tender and has begun to splay. Drain through a strainer, and set aside.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet, then add onion or shallots. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes for onions or three minutes for shallots. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add mushrooms and celery and cook, stirring, until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice and remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring, until sherry has evaporated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Remove from the heat, and allow to cool before stuffing your turkey. Or place in an oiled baking dish and cover, then warm for 20 to 30 minutes in a 350-degree oven.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 565 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
MOREL MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE RISOTTO
Two of my favorite northwoods ingredients come together to make a risotto-like meal! Using a mix of wild rice, brown rice, and morel mushrooms ensures a nice creamy, and 'earthy' flavor. If your morels are particularly large, make sure to chop them into 1/2-inch pieces.
Provided by Kim
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine chicken broth and water in a large stockpot. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling; reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven until butter melts. Add brown rice; cook and stir constantly until toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in wild rice, 1/2 the morel mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in white wine; cook until evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix 1/2 the chicken broth mixture into the rice; stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Pour in remaining chicken broth mixture, remaining morel mushrooms, and thyme. Cover and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring every 5 minutes, until wild rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and heavy cream. Cook until butter is melted, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Pecorino Romano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 931.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Canada. From the "Best of International Cooking" cookbook.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Rice
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, thyme, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stock or broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Wash mushrooms well; slice large mushrooms into thick slices, cut small mushrooms in half.
- Melt butter in a large stovetop casserole dish. Add onions; saute until golden brown. Add prepared mushrooms; saute until lightly browned. Season to taste with remaining salt and pepper. Stir in rice mixture and any stock or broth not absorbed.
- Cover and bake 15 to 20 minutes. To serve, sprinkle parsley over top.
WILD RICE MUSHROOM STUFFING
Make and share this Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Rice
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse and cook wild rice to package instructions; set aside.
- Spread cubed french bread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat for 4 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring after 2 minutes; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms; cook for 3 more minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add sage, thyme, salt, pepper and cooked rice; cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Stir in broth.
- Add pecans and toasted bread cubes; toss lightly.
- Transfer to very large casserole dish; cover with lid or foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until hot.
MUSHROOM CHICKEN WITH WILD RICE
Fix chicken dinner in a snap with this simple recipe. It warms you up, head to toe. -Cindy Cothern, Nampa, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Spread rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place chicken over rice., In a small bowl, whisk soup, sour cream, water and sherry until blended; stir in mushrooms. Pour over chicken. Bake, covered, 30 minutes., Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until light golden brown and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1079mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
MUSHROOM-WILD RICE PILAF
Progresso® broth provides a tasty addition to this mushroom and rice pilaf - a perfect side dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and mushrooms are golden. Add wild rice and brown rice; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the thyme, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 347 mg
WILD RICE MUSHROOM BAKE
The wild rice adds a wonderful flavor to this casserole. I like to serve it on special occasions. -Jann Marie Foster, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place wild rice in a large bowl and cover with boiling water; soak for 1 hour. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the mushroom mixture, wild rice, long grain rice, almonds, broth, cream, salt and pepper., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 75 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM PILAF
A delicious alternative to serving plain rice. This recipe is from the local grocery store with a few modifications. This recipe is made with fresh mushrooms, not canned or jarred.
Provided by ChezNicolette
Categories Rice
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine wild rice, brown rice, and beef broth in a 3-quart sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to Low. Cover and simmer 50-55 minutes until rice is tender.
- Meanwhile, slice mushrooms. Chop shallot. Chop (or crush) garlic.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over Medium heat. Saute shallots 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; add mushrooms, salt and pepper. Saute 4 minutes or until mushrooms are dark and tender.
- When rice is finished cooking, toss mushroom mixture with rice and serve while hot.
- Special note: The recipe originally says to drain the rice. I've never had any extra liquid to drain, but I use a different rice as well. To make the recipe easier for me I bought a rice mixture at my store called "Royal Blend". I highly recommend it since it contains Texmati white, brown, wild, and red rice. This might be the reason no draining is necessary. If you are able to find this rice and buy it, use 1 1/2 cups of it instead of the 3/4 cup of both rice.
WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM SOUP
Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap in vegetable stock for the beef broth. -Danielle Noble, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Add the rice, contents of seasoning packets, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add cream and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
ALMOND-MUSHROOM WILD RICE
The delightful combination of ingredients in this dish makes a perfect accompaniment for beef, poultry or pork. It's very flavorful and hearty.-Shirley Goehring, Lodi, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse and drain rice; place in a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
DELIGHTFUL CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
This casserole is heavenly! It has the most wonderful flavor! This one is best if you cook the chicken, rather than buy pre-cooked chicken or use leftovers, because you cook the rice in the broth, which is the secret to the delicious flavor. I got this recipe off of another site and everyone that I have served it to just loves it!
Provided by Helping Hands
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix water, onion, celery, wine, salt, and curry powder in large saucepan.
- Add chicken breasts.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Turn down heat and simmer for one hour.
- Remove from heat and strain.
- Reserve broth.
- Place chicken in fridge to cool.
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Prepare the rice according to package directions, replacing water with reserved broth.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix chicken, mushrooms, and rice in bowl.
- Blend in soup and sour cream.
- Mix well.
- Lightly grease or spray a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Spoon mixture into dish.
- Cook for one hour.
- NOTE: If mixture is chilled before cooking, allow to stand at room temp for 30 mins before baking.
WILD RICE, ALMOND AND MUSHROOM STUFFING (OR PILAF)
Stashing this gem to use on the side of our Christmas smoked turkey. It may also grace the New Year's table alongside the collards & black-eyed peas & roasted pork shoulder. Found in The New York Times by Martha Rose Shulman - the recipe indicates this makes enough to stuff a 14 - 18 pound turkey, hence my guess at 10 - 14 servings. This pilaf can be made a day or two ahead and kept in the refrigerator to reheat before serving. Nice as it is easily made vegetarian by using vegetable stock.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h25m
Yield 10-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring the stock to a boil in a large saucepan or stock pot, and add the wild rice and salt to taste. When the liquid returns to the boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and has begun to splay. Drain through a strainer, and set aside.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet, and add the onion or shallots. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes for onions or three minutes for shallots. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add the mushrooms and the celery. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the rice and the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring, until the sherry has evaporated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Remove from the heat, and allow to cool before stuffing your turkey, or place in an oiled baking dish and cover. Warm for 20 to 30 minutes in a 350-degree oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 237.8, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5, Protein 10.8
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM WILD RICE RISOTTO
A pretty fall risotto with lots of color and texture. This dish makes a great meatless main course or an elegant side dish.
Provided by LoveNRoquette
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the shiitake mushrooms and water in a bowl, assuring the mushrooms are covered with water; allow to soak until the mushrooms have softened, about 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the liquid for later use.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Toss the butternut squash, olive oil, and maple syrup together in a bowl until the squash is evenly coated. Spread onto a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash in the preheated oven until tender yet retains its shape, about 30 minutes; set aside.
- Bring the vegetable stock and the reserved liquid from the mushrooms to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; when the butter begins to foam, stir the onion into the butter and cook until the onions are soft and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the wild rice and the Arborio rice through the onions until evenly mixed and coated. Add the white wine and mushrooms to the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has been absorbed, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Pour enough of the simmering stock mixture into the skillet to cover the rice; cook and stir until the liquid is nearly completely absorbed. Continue adding stock about 3/4 cups at a time, allowing each batch to absorb into the mixture before adding the next. Cook and stir until the rice is tender, about 35 minutes total. Add the butternut squash; cook until the squash is hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Quickly stir the Gorgonzola cheese and parsley into the mixture until the risotto is moist and creamy; remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 257 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
MUSHROOM WILD RICE
This is one of my favorite recipes from my mother. With only seven ingredients, it's quick to assemble in the morning before I leave for work. By the time I get home, mouthwatering aromas have filled the house. -Bob Malchow, Monon, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until rice is tender, 3-4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BACON AND MUSHROOM WILD RICE
Enjoy this classic side dish using Bac~Os® instead of bacon. It also makes an excellent stuffing!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt margarine in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook wild rice, mushrooms and onions in margarine about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
- Stir in water, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender; drain if necessary. Stir in bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg
CONTEST-WINNING MUSHROOM WILD RICE
This colorful casserole is a standout from my mother's collection of family recipes. Excellent texture and taste guarantee it won't play second fiddle to either the turkey or the pumpkin pie! -Charlene Baert, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, wild rice, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Stir in brown rice. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes longer or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, onion, peppers and celery until vegetables are tender. Stir in broth and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. , Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into the mushroom mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; stir in almonds and bacon. Drain rice; add mushroom mixture., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, ensure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will make the cooking process smoother and more efficient.
- Choose Fresh Mushrooms: Opt for fresh mushrooms for the best flavor and texture. If using dried mushrooms, rehydrate them according to the package instructions before using.
- Sauté Mushrooms Properly: Cook the mushrooms in a hot pan with a little bit of butter or oil, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and tender.
- Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season your dish well. A combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme works great with mushrooms and wild rice.
- Use Good Quality Broth: The broth you use will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Use a flavorful broth, such as chicken or vegetable broth, for the best results.
- Cook Wild Rice Properly: Wild rice takes longer to cook than other types of rice. Cook it according to the package instructions, or use the absorption method: bring the rice and broth to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Garnish Before Serving: Before serving, garnish your mushroom wild rice with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Conclusion:
The mushroom wild rice recipe presented in this article is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its combination of earthy mushrooms, nutty wild rice, and flavorful broth, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Follow the tips provided to ensure your mushroom wild rice turns out perfectly. Experiment with different types of mushrooms and herbs to create your variation of this classic dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is a great choice for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
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