Name: Garlic Wild Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup, chopped onion; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 cup wild rice; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped

Are you a rice or a potato person? I am 90% of the time a potato gal except when we are talking about wild rice.

not in a box?

There is always a box of that Uncle’s Wild Rice in my pantry. I sometimes whip it up for a quick side. It may have been fixed it for my lunch a couple of times as well. I mean it really is just a perfect little side (or lunch)….and then I discovered something at the store one day.

Just imagine it I am walking down the grain aisle to grab some couscous and sitting right there is a bag of wild rice. But wait, it’s not in a box. It can’t be as good as the box…there was no way. Can it?

OK let’s try it…

As I was standing there I noticed that it was sale so I thought why not, lets give it a shot. Since I am going to make it from scratch I decided to add in some of my favorite flavors. Onion & garlic, and more garlic.

To make the rice super yummy I start with softening the onions and garlic a little. Next I toast the rice a little. Yes, you read that right. I add in the rice to the onions and garlic and let it get a little toasty giving it just a little something extra special.

I also cook my rice in chicken stock, but in water would be delicious as well…it is just my little thing.

And the verdict is…

I LOVE IT!! It is just as easy as the box version, but even better as you can make it your own. If you want to add fresh herbs you can. Want to omit the garlic? Do it. If you want to add in an asian flair…try it. The options are endless!

MJ

6 servings

Garlic Wild Rice

Homemade wild rice loaded with tons of flavor and without the help of a box. Trust me this is a great wild rice that everyone is sure to love.

10 minPrep Time

35 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup, chopped onion

4 cloves garlic minced

1 cup wild rice

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons black pepper

2 cups chicken stock

1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped

Directions

In a large skillet with a high sides, or a large saucepan, heat olive and butter over medium heat

Add in chopped onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 4-5 minutes

Stir in garlic and cook for an another 1-2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant

Stir in rice, salt & pepper until rice is evenly coated

Cook for 3-4 minutes to allow rice to toast a little

Stir in chicken stock and bring mixture to a boil

Stir and then cover pot and reduce heat to a simmer

Cook for 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed

Serve & ENJOY!!

Notes

Each serving is 5 WW Smart Points

Nutritional Info

Calories 156 - Calories from Fat 36 - Total Fat 4 g - Saturated Fat 1.3 g - Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g - Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g - Trans Fat 0 g - Cholesterol 5 g - Sodium 835 mg - Potassium 173 mg - Total Carbohydrate 24 g - Dietary Fiber 2 g - Sugars 2 g - Protein 6 g Vitamin A 2 % - Vitamin C 5 % - Calcium 2 % - Iron 0 %