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Lemon-Pecan Wild Rice Recipe

Rice is a unique accompaniment to turkey ro any number of meaty entrees. This dish has just the right amount of lemon and nutty flavor. —Diane Kensinger, Manheim, Pennsylvania

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Lemon-Pecan Wild Rice Recipe

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 55 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

5 55 60

Ingredients

3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the broth, rice and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in the onions, parsley, lemon peel and juice. Stir in pecans. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 209 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 486 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Pecan Wild Rice in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p125