Wild Rice Almondine
Elevate your dining experience with Wild Rice Almondine, a sophisticated side dish that combines nutty wild rice with the irresistible crunch of toasted almonds. This recipe is a symphony of flavors, featuring aromatic sautéed garlic, a bright splash of lemon juice, and a hint of freshness from parsley. With its tender grains and golden almonds beautifully seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper, this dish is as elegant as it is easy to prepare. Ready in under an hour, Wild Rice Almondine is perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, pairing wonderfully with roasted poultry or grilled vegetables. A wholesome, gluten-free option that brings both texture and taste, it’s sure to become a table favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer the rice for 45-50 minutes, or until the grains are tender and some have split open.
While the rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
Add the sliced almonds to the skillet and toast them, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the almonds and set aside.
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Mince the garlic and sauté it in the butter for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Once the rice is cooked, drain any excess water and add the rice to the skillet with the sautéed garlic. Stir to combine.
Add the toasted almonds, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the rice and almonds evenly.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the rice. Mix gently to incorporate.
Serve the wild rice almondine warm as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1446 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.3 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
