Best 5 Wild Rice In The Pressure Cooker Recipes

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Craving a nutty, earthy, and nutritious grain dish? Look no further than wild rice, an American treasure that's perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal. This article presents a collection of tantalizing wild rice recipes made in a pressure cooker, a versatile kitchen appliance that promises quick and effortless cooking. From classic pilaf and hearty salads to creamy soups and delectable stuffed peppers, these recipes are sure to satisfy your taste buds and provide a wholesome addition to your culinary repertoire. Get ready to explore the diverse flavors and textures of wild rice, all made with the convenience of a pressure cooker.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PRESSURE-COOKER VEGETABLE WILD RICE SOUP



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This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. It's wonderful for lunch alongside a healthy salad or a light sandwich. -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium carrots, chopped
1-3/4 cups baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
2 fresh thyme sprigs

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure., Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving. If desired, serve with additional thyme. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE IN THE PRESSURE COOKER



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Wild rice has an earthy, nutty flavor and texture. You can add it to stuffing, salad, soup, and casseroles. This recipe is for unseasoned wild rice, made in the pressure cooker. It is if you want to save time cooking the rice for use in other recipes, but don't want added salt or other ingredients.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Rice

Time 5h10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 1/3 cups water
1 1/4 cups wild rice (8 oz package)

Steps:

  • Place water and rice in a pressure cooker and secure lid.
  • Heat to high pressure over high heat; reduce heat to medium, but maintain pressure.
  • Cook 30 minutes; remove from heat, release pressure, then remove lid and drain.

PRESSURE COOKER MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE SOUP



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This comforting soup tastes long-simmered, but it's cooked in a pressure cooker, which makes it a weeknight possibility (though you could also make this recipe in a slow cooker). Use any variety of mushrooms you like: Cremini (also called baby bella) are affordable and easy to find and work well, or you can add shiitake or oyster mushrooms for a mix of texture and flavors. Don't worry about removing small, supple stems, but discard any that are tough or dried-out. Wild rice isn't a true rice at all but the seed of a grass that's native to North America. When it's cooked, it should be pleasantly chewy and nutty, not hard, and most of the grains should be slightly split open to reveal their creamy insides.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1 yellow or red onion, minced
2 pounds mixed mushrooms (such as cremini and shiitake), tough stems removed, mushrooms chopped into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
6 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine (see Tip)
1 cup wild rice (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
Chopped scallions or chives and fresh dill, for topping

Steps:

  • Turn on the sauté setting on a 6- to 8-quart electric pressure cooker. Melt the butter, then add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their liquid and shrunk a bit, about 8 minutes. Add the celery, carrot, chopped garlic, thyme, garlic powder and several generous grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine. Add the flour and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated and no white spots remain.
  • Pour in the stock and wine, and turn off the heat. Scrape the bottom of the pot very well to incorporate flour and any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom. (This will add flavor and also prevent a burn warning later.) Stir in the wild rice.
  • Cook on high pressure for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the pressure reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.
  • Stir the soup and check the texture of the wild rice; if it needs a bit more time repeat the pressure cooking process for a cook time of 2 minutes and rapidly release the pressure. Check the texture of the soup; if you'd like it to be thicker, turn on the sauté function and let the soup simmer to reduce to desired consistency. Turn off the heat.
  • Put the sour cream in a small bowl and slowly whisk in a few spoonfuls of warm soup until smooth, then stir the mixture into the soup. (This prevents the sour cream from separating.) Taste the soup and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup in bowls topped with chopped scallions or chives and dill. Reheat any leftovers on low until warm. (Boiling can cause the sour cream to break.)

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP



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I'm originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance and is very popular in recipes. This creamy chicken and wild rice soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the chicken and wild rice and cut up the vegetables the day before. -Virginia Montmarquet, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 quarts chicken broth
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth
3 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., In Dutch oven, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in soup and wine. Add rice and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

WILD RICE - UNSOAKED - 2-QT. PRESSURE COOKER



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Plain wild rice, from Kuhn Rikon's instruction manual (15 psi cooker), when you don't have time to presoak the wild rice. Kuhn Rikon strongly believes that rice and grains should be cooked at LOW pressure (8 psi). If you increase the amount of wild rice, be sure you don't fill the cooker past the 1/2 mark. I created a separate recipe for presoaked wild rice due to the different rice:water and cooking time.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 cups water
1 cup wild rice, picked over and rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In pressure cooker, pour in water and bring it to a rolling boil.
  • Pour in well-drained rice, stir well.
  • Secure lid, and bring to LOW pressure (8 psi, 1 bar). Once pot has reached low pressure, adjust heat to stabilize at low pressure. (My stove runs hot for a simmer, so sometimes I stack an extra burner grate or I press the steam valve of my Kuhn Rikon p.c. lid with a wooden spoon to keep the pressure at 1 bar.) Once low pressure has been reached, begin timing for 25 minutes and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Let pressure reduce naturally (this will absorb some of the excess water, if any).
  • Remove lid and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.1, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3

Tips for Perfect Wild Rice in the Pressure Cooker:

  • Rinse the rice: Before cooking, rinse the wild rice thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use the right ratio of rice to water: The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of wild rice to 2 cups of water, but you may need to adjust this ratio depending on your desired consistency.
  • Add some salt: A little bit of salt can help to enhance the flavor of the rice.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Wild rice cooks quickly in the pressure cooker, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and less flavorful.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Feel free to experiment with different seasonings to add flavor to your wild rice. Some popular options include herbs, spices, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cooking wild rice in a pressure cooker is a quick and easy way to prepare this healthy and delicious grain. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, wild rice is a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll find that the pressure cooker makes cooking wild rice a breeze. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give wild rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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