Wild Rice Brown Rice And Dried Fruit Pilaf Recipes

WILD AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In heavy saucepan, soak wild rice in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain; rinse thoroughly.
• In large skillet or Dutch oven, combine drained wild rice, brown rice, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 50 to 60 minutes.

WILD AND BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat canola oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid.
• Add the onion, carrot and celery and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in brown rice, wild rice and seasoning being sure to coat in oil. Allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until spices start smelling fragrant.
• Stir in stock or water and scrape up any browned bits.
• Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered until the rice is tender, about 50 minutes. Do not peek or stir!
• After 50 minutes test the rice. If the rice is still wet and not yet cooked,recover and cook in ten minute increments until done. If the rice is dry but not done, add a bit of water and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Add parsley and toss gently with a fork. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

WILD RICE, BROWN RICE AND DRIED FRUIT PILAF

Steps:

• Combine the wild and brown rice with the stock in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 35-40 minutes, or just until the rice is tender. Drain off the excess liquid. Place the rice in a large serving bowl and set aside to cool.
• Stir the pecans, green onion, cranberries, apricots and cilantro into the cooled rice.
• Whisk the olive oil, juice concentrate, lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and garlic together in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. You can prepare up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

WILD AND BROWN RICE PILAF WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; sauté 5 minutes. Add ginger, curry powder, cumin, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Stir in squash and next 4 ingredients. Add 3 3/4 cups water and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries. Cover; let stand until cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap; rewarm in microwave.)

FRUIT AND WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over med-high heat.
• Add onions and celery.
• Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add broth, water, rice, contents of seasoning packet, and fruit.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat to med-low.
• Cover and simmer 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in pecans and serve.

BROWN AND WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Boil wild rice in two cups water about 50 minutes until tender.
• Meanwhile, place brown rice and 4 cups broth in another pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and cook for 50 minutes or until done.
• Pour the olive oil into a sauté pan.
• When it is hot, add the onion, celery, and mushrooms, and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add the parsley and sage, garlic if using, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, then continue cooking until vegetables are soft.
• Mix both rices and vegetable mixture, add a bit more vegetable broth if it is too dry, reheat if necessary, and serve.

BROWN AND WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook and stir in brown rice, wild rice, onion and celery in margarine until onion is tender.
• Stir in mushrooms, sage, marjoram, thyme and stock.
• Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Pour into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
• Cover tightly.
• Bake in 350-degree oven until all liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.

WILD RICE WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

Steps:

• Thinly slice scallions, separating white and green parts. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add wild rice and cook according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine vinegar, dried cherries, and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until vinegar is almost absorbed, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add rice mixture, scallion greens, and chopped pecans. Stir well to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.