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Easy Wild Rice Pilaf - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule
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Easy Wild Rice Pilaf -- Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Recipe

This easy rice pilaf highlights the simple, delicious flavor of Anishinaabeg Manoomin Wild Rice. This whole grain is part of the Ark of Taste movement to preserve endangered foods. Rice is naturally gluten-free and full of healthy nutrition. This is an essential side dish for holidays and a go-to recipe for plant-based dinners. Serve with Meaty Mushroom Lentil Loaf, Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole, and 5-Ingredient Butternut Squash Apple Bisque to complete your vegan meal.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holidays, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: classic, easy, gluten-free, Holidays, oil-free, plant-based, rice, simple, traditional, vegan, wfpb, whole grain, wild rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 135kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Anishinaabeg Manoomin Wild Rice or other wild rice pilaf mix
  • 1 small carrot diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water

Instructions

  • To prepare the Easy Wild Rice Pilaf: Use a fine mesh strainer, and rinse the rice under water to get rid of any dust. Transfer the rice to a small pot. Cover and heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, to toast the rice. Stir often to even toast the rice. When the rice smells nutty and starts to “crackle”, add the carrot, celery, bay leaf, thyme, and vegetable broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Remove the lid, fluff rice, and let sit a few minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve

Notes

Easy | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 30 minutes | Yield: 3 cups