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

Wild Rice Pilaf

This wild rice pilaf recipe is a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs well with various main courses. It involves cooking wild rice with aromatic vegetables and broth, resulting in a satisfying and wholesome dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 medium onion
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water; then, dice the onion, celery, and carrots into small, uniform pieces.
Cooking
  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add the diced onion, celery, and carrots, cooking until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Stir in the rinsed wild rice, chicken broth, salt, and pepper; bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Serving
  1. Fluff the wild rice pilaf with a fork and serve hot as a delicious side dish.

Notes

For added flavor, you can toast the wild rice in the butter for a few minutes before adding the broth. You can also substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make it vegetarian.