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A hearty and elegant side dish featuring nutty wild rice, earthy mushrooms, and toasted pecans. This pilaf is seasoned with savory herbs and cooked in a rich broth, making it perfect for holiday dinners or a cozy weeknight meal.
Prepare Rice and Nuts
Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms
Cook the Pilaf
A hearty and elegant side dish featuring nutty wild rice, earthy mushrooms, and toasted pecans. This pilaf is seasoned with savory herbs and cooked in a rich broth, making it perfect for holiday dinners or a cozy weeknight meal.
This midwest recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 322.68 calories per serving with 9.2g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for side or lunch or dinner.
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Rest and Finish
Serve
Make it a complete meal by adding 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken, crumbled Italian sausage, or a can of drained chickpeas along with the parsley and pecans at the end.
For a touch of sweetness that pairs well with the earthy flavors, stir in 1/2 cup of dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots during the last 5 minutes of resting.
If you don't have pecans, this pilaf is also delicious with toasted walnuts, slivered almonds, or pistachios.
Wild rice is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion and promotes gut health. Both wild rice and pecans are rich in antioxidants, which help protect your cells from damage.
The monounsaturated fats in pecans and olive oil contribute to good heart health by helping to lower bad cholesterol levels. The fiber in the dish also plays a role in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.
This dish provides a good source of plant-based protein from the wild rice and pecans. Mushrooms offer B vitamins and minerals like selenium, making this a well-rounded and nutrient-dense side dish.
Yes, it's quite healthy. Wild rice is a whole grain packed with fiber, protein, and minerals. The mushrooms and pecans add more nutrients, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Using low-sodium broth and controlling the butter makes it a very nutritious side dish.
One serving (approximately 1 cup) of this Wild Rice Pilaf contains around 350-400 calories. The exact number can vary based on the specific ingredients used, such as the amount of butter, oil, and pecans.
While this recipe is designed for 100% wild rice, you can use a wild rice blend. If you do, you'll need to adjust the liquid amount and cooking time according to the package directions, as other rices cook much faster than pure wild rice.
Absolutely! To make this pilaf vegan, simply substitute the unsalted butter with a plant-based butter alternative or use an additional tablespoon of olive oil. The rest of the ingredients are naturally plant-based.
Store any leftover pilaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, you can microwave it or warm it in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add a splash of water or broth to the skillet to prevent it from drying out.
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