Embark on a culinary journey with our wild rice and balsamic mushroom extravaganza! This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of earthy flavors and aromatic sensations. The wild rice, with its nutty texture and subtle sweetness, provides a hearty foundation for the savory medley of mushrooms sautéed in a luscious balsamic reduction. The tangy sweetness of the balsamic vinegar perfectly complements the umami richness of the mushrooms, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this main course are two tantalizing recipes: a refreshing arugula salad with a zesty lemon vinaigrette and a creamy goat cheese spread infused with fresh herbs. These accompaniments add a delightful balance of textures and flavors, elevating the wild rice and balsamic mushroom dish to a truly unforgettable dining experience.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the rice and toast while stirring until it begins to smell nutty, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook on low until the water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter along with the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and thyme and cook, stirring often until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- When the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and gently fold in the mushrooms. Add to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the parsley before serving.
WILD RICE WITH BALSAMIC MUSHROOMS
Earthy fresh mushrooms combine with the tang of balsamic vinegar and the crunch of wild rice in this simple, hearty dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring broth to a boil in a small pot. Add rice, and reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is just tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes. Remove from heat. Let sit, covered, 10 minutes. Drain any excess cooking liquid if necessary. Fluff rice with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, and cook 3 minutes (do not stir). Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, and stir. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and add butter and scallions. Cook until scallions are softened, about 1 minute. Turn off heat, and stir in vinegar.
- Transfer rice to a serving bowl. Stir in mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper.
WILD RICE WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLICKY MUSHROOMS
This elegant, aromatic wild rice dish will fit in just as well on your Thanksgiving table as in your weeknight meal plan. Just a few ingredients -- garlic, onion, mushrooms and rosemary -- come together for incredible flavor, and the combination of wild rice with other rice varieties is a refreshing change from the usual. Make sure to pull out your best olive oil to finish the dish -- it will make a big difference.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the rice and broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 45 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the rice steam for another 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- While the rice cools, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it shimmers, add the onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are browned and soft and the liquid they release has evaporated, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Gently mix the mushrooms and chopped rosemary into the cooled rice. Add salt to taste. Just before serving, garnish the rice with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS
In Wisconsin, wild rice is truly wild, not cultivated as in other states, the tassels rising and swaying over rivers, lakes and floodplains come late August and September. Called manoomin by the local Chippewa, it is a protected crop that can be harvested only by state residents holding a valid license. And only by hand, as the Chippewa have always done, using wooden flails gently (the grains should fall from the stalk without great effort) from canoes propelled by paddles or push poles. Shellie Holmes of Rhinelander, Wis., who shares her recipe here, likes to cook wild rice just until it pops open. This is a break with her family's tradition, which favored a chewier texture and did not allow popping. "Do not mix with other rice," she urged, lest you lose the flavor of the wild.
Provided by Ligaya Mishan
Categories dinner, lunch, side dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 5 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice, then reduce heat so liquid is just simmering. Cover and cook until grains just begin to pop, about 40 minutes. Drain excess liquid from rice and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have released their liquid and are golden brown, about 8 minutes; remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and mushrooms.
- Return all the mushrooms to the skillet and season with the salt and pepper, to taste. Very carefully add sherry to deglaze the pan, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated but mushrooms are still moist.
- Mix mushrooms into prepared rice and season again with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality wild rice: Look for wild rice that is plump and has a rich, nutty flavor. Avoid rice that is broken or has a lot of dust.
- Rinse the wild rice thoroughly: This will help to remove any impurities and ensure that the rice cooks evenly.
- Toast the wild rice before cooking: This will help to bring out the nutty flavor of the rice and give it a slightly chewy texture.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth that you use to cook the wild rice will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Choose a broth that is flavorful and complements the other ingredients in the recipe.
- Don't overcook the wild rice: Wild rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked wild rice will be mushy and bland.
- Add vegetables and other ingredients: Wild rice is a versatile grain that can be paired with a variety of vegetables, proteins, and sauces. Get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations.
Conclusion:
Wild rice is a delicious and healthy grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. It is easy to cook and can be paired with a variety of ingredients. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, wild rice is a great option.
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