13 Wild Rice Recipes You'll Make Again and Again
Wild Rice Salad with Beets, Grapes and Pecans
This wild rice dish fromFood & Wine's Justin Chapple will be the prettiest and brightest-tasting side dish on the Thanksgiving table, but it's equally good any time of the year.
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Wild Rice–Crusted Trout
Chef Gavin Kaysen's Wild Rice–Crusted Trout is a simple dish highlighting classic Minnesota ingredients likewild riceand fresh trout. Popping the rice in the skillet gives it a nutty, toasty flavor and the perfect texture for breading the fish fillets.
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Wild Rice Tabbouleh
Using wild rice instead of the traditional bulgur wheat makes this an easy gluten-free version of the classic Middle Eastern salad.
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Herbed Wild Rice Salad
Even though wild rice has long been thought of as a wintry dish, this salad is a great way to get whole grains on the table during the warmer months, while using up your garden herbs.
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Chicken Noodle and Wild Rice Soup
新鲜的洋葱,鸡汤、芹菜和wild rice make this a standout chicken soup recipe. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste and serve topped with the parsley.
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Amanda Johnson uses leftover chicken or turkey, and wild rice harvested nearby, to make this lovely soup.
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Hunter's Stew with Braised Beef and Wild Rice
David Ansel makes this stew with venison and venison stock, but it's equally delicious prepared with beef chuck. The meat is slowly braised in Madeira to bring out its rich flavor, then it's combined with beef-based broth and nutty, slightly crunchy wild rice.
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Wild Rice with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Chestnuts
With just enough cranberries in each bite to balance out the earthiness in the rice blend and mushrooms, thisrice saladcan be served warm or at room temperature.
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Wild Rice Salad with Marcona Almonds
You can add a dash of smoked paprika (pimenton) and some shaved Manchego cheese to add more Spanish flair to this wild rice salad.
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Fried Wild Rice with Mustard Greens and Mushrooms
Properly cooked wild rice retains a pleasant crunch that adds grassy-like texture to this fried rice. Paired with lightly spicy mustard greens, sweet celery, and tender, meaty mushrooms, it's a smoky, savory side dish that could be a meal on its own.
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Tortilla Soup with Wild Rice
Wild rice is a healthy and earthy addition to this hearty tortilla soup.
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Wild Rice and Golden Beet Salad
Carissa Mondavi steams the golden beets gently to preserve their color and toothsomeness before tossing with nutty wild rice. Roasted leeks, walnuts, and a chive-and-Champagne vinaigrette complete this simple spring salad.
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Apples and Wild Rice
Erick Harcey, one of Minneapolis' most celebrated chefs, serves this braised chicken with his supreme riff on Rice-A-Roni. Tart Granny Smith apples and cider vinegar not only tenderize the chicken thighs but also act as the base for the incredible sauce.