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Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf

Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf That Steals the Show

Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf is a delightful and wholesome side dish bursting with festive flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for any holiday meal.
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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: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pilaf Ingredients
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Blend The heart of this dish.
  • 1 medium Leek Wash thoroughly to remove grit.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color or substitute with zucchini.
  • 1 medium Carrot Grating speeds up cooking.
  • 1 cup Vegan White Wine Substitute with vegetable stock or lemon juice if needed.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Can be replaced with other dried fruits.
  • 4 cup Low Sodium Vegetable Stock/Water Vegetable stock preferred.
  • 5 sprigs Herbs (Bay Leaves, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Oregano) Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat.
  • 1 tablespoon Splash of Water or Olive Oil For sautéing.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Sauté the leeks with a splash of water or olive oil for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  2. Add grated carrot, fresh herbs, bay leaves, and optional red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the wild rice blend, stirring for about 2 minutes to coat with flavors.
  4. Add diced bell pepper and half the cranberries, then pour in vegan white wine and reduce for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Pour in vegetable stock or water, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 50 minutes.
  6. Let the dish rest, covered, for an additional 10-15 minutes after cooking.
  7. Fluff the rice and serve warm, garnished with remaining cranberries and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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