Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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231 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
16g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 Servings | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 231 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 38% |
Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
Sodium 721mg | 31% |
Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Protein 7g | |
Calcium 54mg | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Vegetables give this easy wild rice dish flavor and slivered toasted almonds give it extra crunch. Southern cooking is known for being fried in butter and lard but this is a delicious, light, and healthy recipe that'll fill you right up.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup raw wild rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds*
Steps to Make It
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Melt butter in a large heavy skillet.
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Sauté wild rice, onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms until vegetables are golden brown.
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Add chicken broth and poultry seasoning.
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Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender.
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Taste and add salt and pepper.
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Top with toasted slivered almonds just before serving.
To Toast Nuts
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Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Toast in a 350 F oven, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or toast in an ungreased skillet over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown and aromatic.
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