Wild Rice Pilaf

Name: Wild Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice; 4 cups water; 1 tsp canola oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 1 green onion, sliced; 1 tbsp lime zest

Prep Time10 min
Total Time50 min
Makes4 Servings

Photo, Erik Putz.

This nutty pilaf makes a wholesome, hearty side dish.

Ingredients

1 cup wild rice
4 cups water
1 tsp canola oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1 green onion, sliced
1 tbsp lime zest

Instructions

COMBINE rice with water, oil and salt in a medium saucepan. Boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 40 min. Drain. Stir in cilantro, green onion and lime zest.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 155, Protein 6g, Carbohydrates 31g, Fat 2g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 292mg.
Good source of Zinc.

Serve with our crispy duck with rhubarb sauce recipe.

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