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A close-up of a bowl of fluffy wild rice pilaf with herbs.

Wild Rice Pilaf

This wild rice pilaf is a hearty and flavorful side dish that comes together in just a few steps, perfect for complementing various main courses.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup wild rice uncooked
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 4 oz mushrooms sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the wild rice under cold water, then in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, celery, and sliced mushrooms until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add the rinsed wild rice and chicken broth to the saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Finishing Touches
  1. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot as a delicious side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the broth while cooking or a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.