Wild Rice Pilaf
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Hearty wild rice mixed with roasted Brussels sprouts, carrots, pecans, and tart dried cranberries, bound with a maple-Dijon vinaigrette. A make-ahead holiday side with textured, earthy flavors.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 cup wild rice blend ((rinse well before using; use Lundberg for best taste, texture, and to prevent bleeding/color running)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 to 5 medium carrots
- 2 medium celery stalks (sliced into thin half moon pieces)
- 1 medium red onion (diced small)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup halved or sliced Brussel sprouts
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves ((removed from stems, or use about 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or to taste))
- ½ cup chopped pecans ((chopped walnuts, pistachios, or sliced almond may be substituted)
- ½ cup dried cranberries ((golden raisins, dried cherries, or dried apricots) may be substituted)
- 2-3 teaspoons fresh parsley (finely minced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ((lemon juice may be substituted))
- 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons maple syrup ((honey may be substituted))
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 45m
- Sodium
- 431mg
- Total sugar
- 22g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 259mg
- Calcium
- 38mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 431MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.