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Delicious Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe for Cozy Family Dinners

Discover this Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe, a flavorful and warming dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 cups Leeks, chopped Wash thoroughly to remove grit
  • 1 cup Carrot, grated
  • 1 cup Bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries Reserve half for garnish
  • 1 cup Wild rice blend Toasted with base ingredients
  • 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable stock or water
  • 1 cup Vegan white wine For flavor enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Deep skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a deep skillet or pot over medium-low heat. Add olive oil and sauté leeks with a pinch of salt for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in grated carrot, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined.
  3. Add wild rice blend and toast it in the mixture for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped bell pepper and half of the dried cranberries, then pour in vegan white wine. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in vegetable stock or water, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 50 minutes.
  6. Turn off heat and let the dish sit for 10-15 minutes, still covered.
  7. Remove bay leaves and fluff the rice with a fork, incorporating the remaining cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using fresh herbs enhances flavor. Customize ingredient amounts to preference.

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