Wild And Brown Rice Recipes

BROWN AND WILD RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In skillet or saucepan add both rices, chicken broth and salt, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile mince the shallot. Combine the spices of garlic powder, onion powder and cumin. At 30 minutes stir the spice mixture and shallot into the rice and quickly return the cover so as to not let too much steam out.
• Continue to cook for 10-15 minutes more or until the broth is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat, leave the lid on and let it continue to steam for 10 minutes.
• Fluff and add chopped toasted pecans (or pistachios), green onions (reserve some green onions to top dish at the very end, just for looks) and butter. Mix and then add salt and pepper to taste.

WILD AND BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat canola oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid.
• Add the onion, carrot and celery and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in brown rice, wild rice and seasoning being sure to coat in oil. Allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until spices start smelling fragrant.
• Stir in stock or water and scrape up any browned bits.
• Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered until the rice is tender, about 50 minutes. Do not peek or stir!
• After 50 minutes test the rice. If the rice is still wet and not yet cooked,recover and cook in ten minute increments until done. If the rice is dry but not done, add a bit of water and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Add parsley and toss gently with a fork. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

BROWN AND WILD RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute the carrot and shallots in the butter over medium heat until the shallots become translucent.
• Add in the brown and wild rice blend and stir over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add the water to the rice and cook on medium low heat for 1 hour.

SEASONED BROWN & WILD RICE

Steps:

• In small bowl, blend all seasoning ingredients. Set aside.
• In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Add margarine, brown rice & wild rice, and reduce heat. Cover & simmer 30 minutes.
• Water should be about half absorbed and brown rice beginning to soften.
• Stir in seasoning mix. Simmer additional 20-30 minutes.
• Let sit, still covered, 10 minutes.
• Mix in fresh parsley and fluff with fork before serving.

WILD AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In heavy saucepan, soak wild rice in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain; rinse thoroughly.
• In large skillet or Dutch oven, combine drained wild rice, brown rice, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 50 to 60 minutes.

BROWN AND WILD RICE WITH SAUSAGE AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Simmer water and wild rice in small saucepan 20 minutes. Drain.
• Heat heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry sausage until cooked through, breaking up sausage with fork, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons oil to same saucepan. Mix in fennel, bell pepper and fennel seeds and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add to sausage. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same saucepan. Add leeks and garlic and sauté until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Add brown rice and stir 1 minute. Mix in broth and wild rice. Season with pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Add hot rice to sausage mixture and toss well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Serve hot.

BROWN AND WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Boil wild rice in two cups water about 50 minutes until tender.
• Meanwhile, place brown rice and 4 cups broth in another pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and cook for 50 minutes or until done.
• Pour the olive oil into a sauté pan.
• When it is hot, add the onion, celery, and mushrooms, and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add the parsley and sage, garlic if using, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, then continue cooking until vegetables are soft.
• Mix both rices and vegetable mixture, add a bit more vegetable broth if it is too dry, reheat if necessary, and serve.

WILD AND BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; add the wild rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Return to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine 1 1/4 cups water, the long-grain brown rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in another saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
• In a third saucepan, bring remaining 3/4 cup water, the basmati rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
• Fluff all the rice with a fork, then transfer to a serving bowl. Add bell pepper, onion, celery, cucumber, tomatoes, and cilantro. Add dressing, and toss well to combine. The rice salad can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead and refrigerated, covered tightly. Serve at room temperature.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 177
• Saturated Fat: .5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Carbohydrates: 34g
• Protein: 4g
• Sodium: 151mg
• Fiber: 2g

GREEK BROWN AND WILD RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the rice mix and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Cover and cook on high until heated through, about 2 minutes. Divide between 2 bowls. Top with avocado, tomatoes, cheese, olives, remaining dressing and, if desired, parsley.

TUSCAN BROWN & WILD RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to boil in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 45 to 55 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. (Do not remove lid or stir during cook time.) Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Cool.
• Spoon rice into large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

WILD- AND BROWN-RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and mustard; set aside.
• Place the wild rice, brown rice, yellow pepper, red onion, celery, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add the dressing, and toss well to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl.