WILD RICE WITH DRIED BLUEBERRIES

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I love the combination of rice and fruit, so this is a go-to Thanksgiving side dish at my house. I toss in mushrooms and toasted almonds to enhance the flavor. You can also include dried cherries or cranberries if you like. -Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups uncooked wild rice
8 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup dried blueberries

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine rice, mushrooms, onions, salt and pepper. Pour broth over rice mixture. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until rice is tender. Stir in pecans and blueberries. Cook, covered, 15 minutes longer or until heated through. If desired, top with additional sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Aiden king
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. I also like to add some chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.


Saeed Gujjar
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The dried blueberries really balance out the flavor of the rice.


Zulkar Ali
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party. The wild rice and dried blueberries are a classic combination that everyone will love.


Anothai Khongphusit
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try with wild rice. This recipe is definitely a winner! The dried blueberries add a nice pop of flavor and color.


Sindile Lokhothwayo
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The wild rice is a good source of fiber and the dried blueberries are packed with antioxidants.


Mofijul Sheikh
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I made this recipe for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. The wild rice is a great source of protein and the dried blueberries add a nice sweetness.


Gino Supreme
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I love the nutty flavor of the wild rice and the sweetness of the dried blueberries.


MD. Rabbi
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I've never cooked with wild rice before, but this recipe made it easy. The rice turned out perfect and the dried blueberries added a nice touch.


Chadwick Amos
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I highly recommend it!


Ayfa Khuram
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I'm not a big fan of wild rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The dried blueberries really make this dish special.


Noah
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Victoria Merkina
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I love the combination of wild rice and dried blueberries. This dish is perfect for a light and healthy meal.


Theo James Freeman
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So good! I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


Lazy Lexi
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. I also like to add some chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.


Samjana Kc
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The wild rice and dried blueberries are a perfect combination.


Logan Biery
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the dried blueberries, which gave the dish a nice pop of color and flavor.


Heera javid
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook wild rice, and this recipe definitely delivered. The dried blueberries added a sweet and tangy flavor that really complimented the nutty flavor of the rice.


Rawnaf Molla “Riyan” Rajuen
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This wild rice dish with dried blueberries was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the rice was cooked to perfection. Even my picky eaters loved it.