Rice Pilaf Recipe Made with Wild Rice

This recipe for Rice Pilaf Recipe Made with Wild Rice is a flavorful and hearty side dish idea.

Made with chopped celery and broth, this rice is fluffy and flavorful, making it perfect when served with Mediterranean Diet Chicken Breast Kabobs or Marinated Mushrooms .

What makes Wild Rice Pilaf so good?

Wild Rice Pilaf is a wholesome and flavourful side dish made with simple ingredients like onion, celery, and carrots making it especially perfect for holidays or any special dinner.

I like that wild rice pilaf is hearty, aromatic, and pairs perfectly with roasted meats, poultry, or fish.

Have you tried my recipe for Mediterranean Diet Chicken Breast Kabobs?

Made with chunks of skinless breasts marinated in lemon and garlic flavored olive oil, that simple recipe takes mouthwatering good to a new level.
This rice pilaf would go great when served with those skinless chicken breasts!

Wild rice blend is used to make this recipe. You can find wild rice blend here.

What you need to make Wild Rice Pilaf

• Olive Oil For sautéing.
• Onion Chopped fine.
• Celery. Chopped small.
• Carrots. Chopped small.
• Garlic. Freshly minced.
• Wild Rice Blend Rinsed.
• Broth. Such as chicken or vegetable broth.
• Optional Seasonings. Such as Salt and Pepper.

How to make Rice Pilaf with Wild Rice

• Prep Time 10 minutes .
• Cook Time 45 minutes .
• Servings 6 .
• How to serve : on the side or with chicken or other protein on top.
• Notes: You will need a large saucepan or Dutch oven to make this recipe.

1. Sauté On medium heat, melt your butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Once melted, add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots and sauté the ingredients until softened (about six to seven minutes). Then add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for another minute or until fragrant.
2. Toast. Stir in the wild rice blend and continue to sauté until the rice is toasted (about a minute or two).
3. Broth. Once the rice has been toasted you can add the broth and any of the optional seasonings. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and simmer for until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed (about 40-45 minutes).
4. Rest. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest (still covered) for five minutes. Then fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Tips for making the best Rice Pilaf

Rinsing the rice under cold water before making this recipes is essential to the success of this recipe. Rinsing removes the excess dirt and starch and helps to make the rice fluffy.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Broth is used instead of water to cook the rice. This adds both moisture and flavor to the rice.
2. This wild rice requires a longer simmering time than other kinds or rice as you want the grains to be tender with a slight bite. When simmering your rice, avoid over-stirring it to keep the rice from getting mushy.
3. The resting step in this recipe is an important one as resting allows the rice to fully absorb any residual moisture and finish cooking, resulting in maximum fluffiness.

How to store Rice Pilaf

Once the rice pilaf has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, rice pilaf should keep for up to four days refrigerated or frozen for up to six months.

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