Basmati and Wild Rice Pilaf

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Basmati and Wild Rice Pilaf

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November 13, 2021
November 13, 2021

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Great side dish as it is but can also be used to stuff different kinds of squash or Seitan loaves!  Dress it up with a sprinkle of chopped parsley before serving!

  • ✓ 1 cup basmati rice
  • ✓ 1 cup wild rice
  • ✓ 1/2 cup vegetable stalk, as needed
  • ✓ 8 ounces mushroom (any kind), finely chopped
  • ✓ 1/2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • ✓ 1-2 stalks celery, finely chopped (if large use 1)
  • ✓ 3 stalks kale, stems removed, finely chopped
  • ✓ 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • ✓ 1/2 teaspoon savory
  • ✓ 1/2 teaspoon sage
  • ✓ Salt, to taste
  • ✓ Pepper, to taste
  • ✓ 1 Granny Smith (or other tart apple), finely chopped
  • ✓ 3/4 cup Pecans, toasted and chopped
  • ✓ 1 cup Dried Cranberries, softened in warm water and drained well
  1. Cook the basmati and wild rice separately in water
  2. Sauté the vegetables in vegetable stock and spices, adding the apples and nuts toward the end
  3. When the rice is fully cooked, drain well, combine in a large bowl, and toss with the vegetables and cranberries

TIPS: 

  1.  If you are making ahead, rinse cooked rice under cold water, drain thoroughly, then combine with cooled sautéed vegetables and cranberries.
  2.  If you’re looking to add more protein: press one block of extra-firm tofu, cut into small cubes then cover in seasonings (I like Trader Joe’s Everything but the Leftover Seasoning). Bake for 30 minutes until firm.  Add rice with vegetables and cranberries.

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