Wild Rice Recipes

Stock up on recipes with wild rice for hearty dinner entrees and side dishes. Whether you’re craving meaty or vegetarian, seasoned or basic, these wild rice recipes will fit the bill.

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Meaty Wild Rice Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

1 review

We celebrate Indigenous People's Day in October. Native Americans in Minnesota have been harvesting wild rice for several hundred years. To honor them, I make these wild rice meatballs. —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

Sweet Potato Pilaf

4 reviews

The combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, asparagus and kale makes this simple Sweet Potato Kale Pilaf taste amazing! To save...


Wild Rice vs. Brown Rice vs. Quinoa—Which Is Best?

Searching for the healthiest whole grain? Join us as we compare wild rice, brown rice and quinoa to discover which...


Pressure-Cooker Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

1 review

This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. It's wonderful for lunch alongside a healthy salad or a...


Slow-Cooked Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

4 reviews

This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls

2 reviews

This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so...


Alfredo Rice Casserole

4 reviews

Rice lovers won’t be able to get enough of this creamy, comforting casserole. Substitute a mushroom Alfredo or three-cheese sauce...

Quick Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

7 reviews

My mother-in-law raves about the chicken and rice soup we serve at our house. I tweaked the recipe several times...


Wild Rice with Dried Blueberries

I love the combination of rice and fruit, so this is a go-to Thanksgiving side dish at my house. I...


Chicken & Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

3 reviews

This go-to weeknight recipe is one I tweaked over and over till it was just right. It has morphed from...


Hearty Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

17 reviews

Garlic and herb cream cheese adds subtle notes of flavor to this creamy, hearty soup. On a chilly day, it's...

Herbed Chicken with Wild Rice

33 reviews

My family is always very busy. With three kids involved in many different after-school and evening activities, it’s nice to...


Wild Rice Pancakes

1 review

This recipe is a traditional favorite in Minnesota, where wild rice is widely harvested. These fritter-like pancakes are great for...


Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

6 reviews

My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make...


Wild Rice-Stuffed Pork Loin

6 reviews

This recipe features wild rice and apricot stuffing tucked inside a tender pork roast. —Kim Rubner, Worthington, Iowa


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Grilled Peach, Rice & Arugula Salad

3 reviews

This hearty salad was created when I needed to clear out some leftovers from the fridge—and it became an instant...

Cashew Rice Pilaf

1 review

This hearty dish will add pizazz to your plate with its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. I often serve...


Wild Rice Soup

40 reviews

As the oldest of eight girls growing up on the farm, I began cooking at an early age! This soup—which...


Wild Rice Jambalaya

If you're looking for a way to add zip to dinner, I'd recommend this full-flavored jambalaya. Brimming with rice, sausage...


Wild Rice, Quinoa & Cranberry Salad

This fragrant salad is a vitamin and protein powerhouse. Toss in leftover cooked turkey to make it a meal the...


Cream of Wild Rice Soup

45 reviews

Tender cubes of chicken, fresh vegetables and wild rice make this soup hearty enough for a meal. You can't beat...


Lemon Rice Salad

3 reviews

This salad makes a refreshing side dish for a special occasion meal. I take it to holiday potluck suppers and...


Nutty Wild Rice Salad

Wild rice is sensational in this chilled salad. The toasted almonds complement the nuttiness of the rice, while red wine...


Company Rice

8 reviews

This colorful side dish has proven itself the best rice recipe with family and friends. One of my late son’s...


Chicken and Wild Rice Bake

8 reviews

My chicken and rice bake is a lovely example of midwestern cuisine. The dish is ideal for hosting parties because...

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Favorite Company Casserole

3 reviews

My guests like this casserole even if they don't usually like all the ingredients in it! For instance, people who...


Slow-Cooked Wild Rice

1 review

This recipe has become such a family heirloom that I asked my mother's permission before passing it along. It has...


Wild Rice and Barley Soup Mix

2 reviews

Let loved ones warm up on frosty nights with this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup. Layered in pretty bow-tied jars, the mix...


Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

17 reviews

You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe. I used four varieties! The wild rice...


Northwoods Wild Rice Salad

3 reviews

This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw that’s popular at church suppers. The wild rice has a...


Nelda’s Sausage and Rice Dressing

4 reviews

This is an original recipe that I developed 15 years ago, and I can't count how many times I've used...