Rice is like a staple food in my house and I can never have enough variation. This Fall Harvest Wild Rice makes a great side dish or even a week night dinner all by itself. Filled with vegetables and even apples for a bit of sweetness, it's makes a satisfying dish.
In a large skillet set over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with the garlic and bay leaves. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 -2 minutes.
Add the chopped carrots, celery and onion. Stir well until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the apples, stir and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Push all the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the mushrooms. Stir the mushrooms and let them cook for about 3 -4 minutes until they start to brown
Push all the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the remaining oil and rice. Give the rice a good stir and coat it completely in the oil and fry it for about a minute. Incorporate the rice into the vegetables. Add all the stock at once and the salt and pepper. Give it a quick stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and leave to cook for about 15 minutes. Stock will have absorbed and rice will be tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork before serving.
Can be served hot or at room temperature.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Fall Harvest Wild Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 274Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1045mg45%
Potassium 441mg13%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 3817IU76%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.