Wild Rice Pilaf

Method6 steps · about 1 hr

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   Step 1: Add the wild rice blend (1/2 cup) and vegetable broth (1 cup) to a saucepot, using the liquid amount recommended by the package for 1/2 cup dry rice blend (the source blend used 1 cup broth). Cover and bring to a full boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes for the source blend, or for the time directed on your package.

   Cook rice blend for its package time (source: 45 minutes) · 45 minUses 1/2 cup wild rice blend · 1 cup vegetable broth, or the amount directed for 1/2 cup rice blend

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   Step 2: While the rice is cooking, prepare the rest of the pilaf. Dice the onion, celery (3 ribs), and apple (1).

   Uses 1 yellow onion, diced · 3 ribs celery, diced · 1 apple, diced

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   Step 3: Add the onion to a large skillet with the butter (2 tbsp) and sauté over medium heat until softened.

   Uses Diced onion · 2 tbsp butter

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   Step 4: Add the apples, celery, sage, thyme, salt (1/4 tsp), and pepper to the skillet with the onions and continue to sauté for about five minutes more, or just until the apples and celery begin to soften (they should still have some bite).

   Uses Butter-sautéed onion · Diced apple and celery · 1/2 tsp dried sage · 1/2 tsp dried thyme · 1/4 tsp salt · 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

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   Step 5: When the rice has finished cooking, add it to the skillet with the apples, celery, and onion. Also add the chopped walnuts (1/4 cup), cranberries, and chopped parsley (1 tbsp). Stir until everything is evenly combined.

   Uses Cooked wild rice blend · Sautéed apple, celery and onion · 1/4 cup chopped walnuts · 1/4 cup dried cranberries · 1 tbsp chopped parsley

   
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   Step 6: Taste the pilaf and adjust the salt (to taste) or seasonings to your liking. Serve hot.

   Uses Mixed wild rice pilaf · Additional salt, to taste (optional) · Additional black pepper, to taste (optional)