Wild Rice and Walnut Pilaf
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup rice mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoons walnuts)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 177
- Calories from fat: 28%
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated fat: 1.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.8g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.3g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Carbohydrate: 29g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
- Iron: 0.9mg
- Sodium: 308mg
- Calcium: 24mg
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup long-grain brown and wild rice blend (such as Lundberg's)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
Preparation
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in water, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, chives, juice, and oil. Sprinkle each serving with walnuts.
Wild Rice and Walnut Pilaf Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American, New American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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