Best 5 Wild Rice With Dried Blueberries Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with wild rice and dried blueberries, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the nutty aroma of wild rice with the sweet-tartness of dried blueberries, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Indulge in a medley of recipes that showcase the versatility of this dynamic duo, from hearty main courses to refreshing salads and delectable desserts. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect wild rice pilaf, where each grain is infused with a burst of blueberry goodness. Explore creative twists on classic salads, where wild rice and dried blueberries add a touch of elegance and nutrition. Satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent desserts that showcase the harmonious marriage of wild rice and dried blueberries, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more.

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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

WILD RICE AND BERRIES WITH POPPED RICE



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As delicious simmered until tender as it is popped until puffy and crisp, real hand-harvested wild rice, available from a few vendors online, is unlike any commercial paddy rice. Nutty and woodsy, it cooks in half the time of commercial wild rice and tastes of the piney forests and clear northern lakes. In the Anishinaabe language, wild rice is "manoomin," or "good berry," and is served at many ceremonies in the Great Lakes region, from holiday celebrations to weddings and funerals. I often garnish this dish with fresh or dried ramp leaves, depending on the time of year, but chive stems or sliced scallions are a simple substitute. Top with roasted turnips and winter squash or serve with sautéed vegetables, roast meat or pan-seared fish.

Provided by Sean Sherman

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups long-grain wild rice (about 8 ounces), rinsed (see Note)
1/2 cup mixed dried berries (any combination of cranberries, blueberries or sour cherries)
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup whole hazelnuts, crushed
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
Fine sea salt
Whole chive stems (or scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal), for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water to a boil over high. Stir in 1 cup wild rice along with the dried berries and maple syrup. Once the mixture comes back to a boil, reduce the heat so the liquid is just simmering, cover and cook until the grains begin to open, 20 to 40 minutes, checking doneness after about 20 minutes. (The rice is done when it has opened slightly, is tender and has quadrupled in size.)
  • Drain the excess liquid from the rice. (The cloudy cooking liquid tastes sweet and nutty and can be sipped on its own, reserved for use in the roast turkey with berry-mint sauce and black walnuts, or used as a stock substitute.)
  • Meanwhile, toast the hazelnuts: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the hazelnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast them until the skin blisters and cracks, and they begin to smell nutty, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a clean dish towel and massage them aggressively to remove most of the skins. Crush the nuts directly in the towel using the flat side of a knife or the bottom of a small, heavy frying pan.
  • Add the remaining 1/4 cup rice to a dry medium skillet and cook the rice over high heat, shaking the pan, until it begins to darken and about half of the kernels have popped, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Drizzle the boiled rice with the hazelnut oil and season to taste with salt. Divide among bowls and garnish with the popped rice, hazelnuts and chives.

CRANBERRY AND ORANGE WILD RICE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 (8-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice (recommended: Uncle Ben's)
1 orange, zested
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Put cranberries in a medium bowl and pour in enough hot tap water to cover. Set aside while you make the rice.
  • In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add the water, orange juice, and butter, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, and the included contents of the seasoning packet, and return to a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the cranberries and add them to the rice along with the orange zest, and almonds. Gently stir them in, fluffing the rice. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl, cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

BLUEBERRY WILD RICE



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Make and share this Blueberry Wild Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup wild rice
3/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
3 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1 dash cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Serve hot, as a side dish, or serve cool for dessert topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.6, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 6.1

SLOW-COOKER WILD RICE WITH CRANBERRIES



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Create a new side with this festive rice dish. The slow cooker makes it easy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 cans (14 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except almonds and cranberries.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until wild rice is tender.
  • In ungreased heavy skillet, cook almonds over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant; set aside. Stir almonds and cranberries into rice mixture. Cover and cook on low heat setting 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right wild rice: Look for wild rice that is dark in color and has a nutty flavor. Avoid wild rice that is light in color or has a bland flavor.
  • Rinse the wild rice thoroughly: This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from burning.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice: This will help to ensure that the rice cooks evenly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 45 minutes: Do not stir the rice during this time.
  • Remove the rice from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes: This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains of rice.
  • Serve the wild rice with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include dried blueberries, nuts, seeds, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Wild rice is a healthy and delicious grain that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. This recipe for wild rice with dried blueberries is a simple and flavorful way to cook wild rice. The dried blueberries add a sweet and tart flavor to the rice, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion.

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