Nutted Wild Rice Recipe

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Cooking Time45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group


 Wild rice1 Cup (16 tbs) (Raw)
 Chicken stock5 1⁄2 Cup (88 tbs)
 Chicken stock/Water5 1⁄2 Cup (88 tbs), defatted
 Pecan1 Cup (16 tbs), halved
 Yellow raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange1 Large, grated
 Orange1 Large, rind grated
 Mint1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped
 Fresh mint1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped
 Green onions4 , thinly sliced
 Green onions4
 Olive oil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Orange juice1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Fresh orange juice1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 527 Calories from Fat 239

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28 g42.8%

Saturated Fat 3.4 g16.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 6.6 mg

Sodium 387.1 mg16.1%

Total Carbohydrates 62 g20.8%

Dietary Fiber 6.2 g24.7%

Sugars 27.8 g

Protein 13 g26.4%

Vitamin A 10.4% Vitamin C 51.4%

Calcium 6.8% Iron 13.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


1. In a strainer, rinse rice.

2. In a saucepan, add rinsed rice and add the stock; bring the rice to a rapid boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes until it is just cooked.
4. Check the rice after 30 minutes; if it is cooked, drain through a towel.

5. In a mixing bowl, place the cooked rice and add the remaining ingredients; mix well.
6. Let the mixture stand for 2 hours for the flavors to blend.

7. Serve at room temperature or after 1 or 2 days.