Nutty Wild Rice

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 50 min.

Makes

5 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
You'll go nuts for this wild side dish and its hearty crunch. Served warm, this rice packs a zesty bite. Heather Webb, Channelview, Texas

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the water, rice and soy sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Remove from the heat.
  3. Drain rice if necessary. Stir in onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 236 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.