Company Wild Rice Recipe

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“My family loves this. We always have it during the holidays.” Packed with rich, savory flavor, this makes an ideal side dish. Michelle Davis - Elk Grove, California

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Company Wild Rice Recipe

Prep: 70 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

70 30 100

Ingredients

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine broth and rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the flour, garlic salt, parsley flakes and pepper. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in rice.
Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 210 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 399 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Company Wild Rice in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010, p28

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts before using them in a recipe intensifies their flavor. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully so they don't burn.