Northwoods Wild Rice Recipe

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My recipe uses a product native to the north-central United States, wild rice. Wild rice is not a rice at all, but rather a grass seed. It was a staple in the diet of the early American Indians and remains a favorite today because of its crunchy texture. This dish is especially good served with poultry.

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Northwoods Wild Rice Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 50 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

25 50 75

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
Seasoned salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup salted cashews

Directions

Place rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 45 minutes or until tender. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Simmer for 5 additional minutes. Drain any liquid. While rice is cooking, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a skillet, melt butter and saute onion, celery and mushrooms until tender. Add rice, seasoned salt and pepper. Heat through. Just before serving, top with cashews and reserved bacon.
For a make-ahead dish, place cooked rice mixture in a 2-qt. casserole; top with cashews and bacon. Refrigerate until ready to reheat. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 306 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 506 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Northwoods Wild Rice in Country Extra September 1991, p47

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Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2012 by ladydi54

I like to make this recipe a day ahead,then all I have to do is reheat.Everyone I've made this just loves it.The wild rice I use is a blend of many different rices, IT'S SO GOOD