Name: Wild Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Wild rice; Water; 0.25 cup Butter; 1 Onion; 1 Carrot; Salt and Pepper; 0.5 cup Fresh Cranberries; 0.5 cup Pecans; 0.25 cup Parsley

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Wild Rice Pilaf

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Instructions

Set a skillet over medium heat.

Once hot, add the rice and stir occasionally as you toast it off for about 5 minutes.

Place the rice in a saucepan and add 3-4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover as the rice cooks, about 12 minutes.

As the rice is finishing cooking, place the butter in a skillet over medium heat and once hot, add the minced onions and carrots. Cook for 4-6 minutes until soft and onions are golden.

Stir in the rice and season with salt and pepper.

Stir in the minced cranberries, pecans and parsley.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Wild Rice First 🔥
Dry-toast the wild rice in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness, creating a more complex taste profile.
Use Stock Instead of Water 🍲
Replace water with vegetable or chicken stock to infuse deeper flavor throughout the rice and create a more restaurant-quality pilaf with better depth.
Toast Pecans Separately for Crunch 🥜
Lightly toast pecans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the pilaf to maximize their flavor intensity and preserve their crispy texture instead of them becoming soggy.
Add Fresh Cranberries and Parsley Last ✨
Fold in fresh cranberries and parsley in the final minute of cooking to maintain their vibrant color, bright acidity, and fresh herbal notes that define this dish.
Let It Rest Before Serving 🧈
Remove the pilaf from heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes, allowing the rice to fully absorb remaining moisture and the flavors to meld together beautifully.