Baked Wild Rice with Mushrooms
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Susan Nicholson, 7-day menu planner, Ark. Democrat Gazzette
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1/2 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups cubed day-old French bread
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 oz. sliced crimini mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp. dried sage
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans
Directions
- Rinse and cook wild rice according to package directions; cook long-grain rice according to package directions. Spread bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet; broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir after 2 minutes; set aside.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 3 more minutes; stir occasionally.
- Add sage, thyme, salt, pepper and both cooked rices; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in stock. Add pecans and toasted bread; toss lightly.
- Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake 40 minutes or until hot.
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Per serving: 183 cal. 5g protein, 6g fat. 28g carbs. no cholesterol, 167mg sodium and 2g fiber.