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Easy Wild Rice Pilaf

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A simple and delicious wild rice pilaf packed with veggies, perfect as a side dish or light main course.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the wild rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in the diced carrots and celery and cook for about 3 minutes until they are slightly softened.
  5. Add the rinsed wild rice and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer for about 45 minutes until the rice is tender.
  7. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, mix in the fresh thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, serve warm and consider adding other vegetables or herbs for customization.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg