Wild Rice with Pecans and Mushrooms
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful and earthy Wild Rice with Pecans and Mushrooms. Perfectly tender wild rice is simmered to perfection and combined with a medley of sautéed cremini mushrooms, sweet yellow onions, and aromatic garlic. A touch of dried thyme and freshly chopped parsley adds herbal depth, while crunchy pecans bring a rich, nutty contrast to each bite. This wholesome and gluten-free recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an ideal choice for cozy weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or vegetarian main courses. Quick to prep and easy to assemble, this dish is a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice under cold running water to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice, 3 cups of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice grains are tender and a few have split open. Drain any excess water if needed and set aside.
While the rice is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.
Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and black pepper, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cooked wild rice. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans and fresh parsley, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Garnish with reserved parsley and pecans before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.8 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1243 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.2 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1698 mg | 36% | |
*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.
