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Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Recipe

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 511
Daily Value: 26%
Servings: 4

High-Fiber
Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
Fat12g19%
Saturated6g31%
Trans0g0%
Carbs87g29%
Fiber6g23%
Sugars12g0%
Protein15g31%
Cholesterol28mg9%
Sodium269mg11%
Calcium46mg5%
Magnesium101mg25%
Potassium619mg18%
Iron4mg21%
Zinc3mg23%
Vitamin A290IU6%
Vitamin C7mg12%
Thiamin (B1)0mg27%
Riboflavin (B2)0mg18%
Niacin (B3)8mg38%
Vitamin B60mg24%
Folic Acid (B9)181µg45%
Vitamin B120µg0%
Vitamin D0µg0%
Vitamin E1mg5%
Vitamin K9µg12%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated3g0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1g0%
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Wild Rice
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A hearty and healthy grain side dish, garnished with sweet-tart pomegranate seeds for a festive wintery touch. Serve with Simplest Chuck Roast and Cream-Braised Belgian Endive.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 finely chopped shallots
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup wild rice (not pre-packaged mix)
  • ½ cup brown jasmine rice
  • ½ cup red jasmine rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallot and cook 5–7 minutes, or until tender. 

Stir in the next 4 ingredients. Cook, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes. Pour in stock. Bring to a simmer.

Cover saucepan; transfer to oven for 45 minutes. Remove and let steam for 15 minutes. Stir in pomegranate seeds.

Recipe Details

Servings: 4