NORTHWOODS WILD RICE

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My recipe uses a product native to the north-central United States, wild rice. Wild rice is not a rice at all, but rather a grass seed. It was a staple in the diet of the early American Indians and remains a favorite today because of its crunchy texture. This dish is especially good served with poultry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
Seasoned salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup salted cashews

Steps:

  • Place rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 45 minutes or until tender. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Simmer for 5 additional minutes. Drain any liquid. While rice is cooking, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a skillet, melt butter and saute onion, celery and mushrooms until tender. Add rice, seasoned salt and pepper. Heat through. Just before serving, top with cashews and reserved bacon. , For a make-ahead dish, place cooked rice mixture in a 2-qt. casserole; top with cashews and bacon. Refrigerate until ready to reheat. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Suvro Roy
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my go-to dishes for special occasions.


Solo 86
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and warming, and the flavors are amazing.


Ledion Bytyqi
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I made this recipe for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless dish that's packed with flavor.


Md Moti
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This is one of my favorite wild rice recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Ayyab Amjad
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great dish to serve when you're having company.


Caroline Conway
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sbusisoo Cindi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the wild rice.


MD Mithu Hossen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves wild rice.


Umair Zubair naat
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Lexi Loo
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I'm not usually a fan of wild rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice had a nice chewy texture.


zubair sa
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Saphira Carter
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The wild rice had a nutty flavor and the mushrooms and nuts added a nice texture.


Mthunzi Hadebe
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This wild rice dish was a hit at our dinner party! The combination of wild rice, mushrooms, and nuts was unique and flavorful.