Northwoods Pilaf

LAURIE's Note:

My heart has always been in the north woods of Wisconsin so when I found this recipe I had to try it. Wild rice is not really a rice but a cereal grain and is grown in upstate Wisconsin. This recipe is really unique and very different.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup wild rice
• 1 ¾ cups chicken broth or 1 ¾ cups vegetable stock
• 1⁄3; cup vermouth or 1⁄3; cup white wine
• 3 tablespoons butter , divided
• 1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• ¾ cup sliced celery
• ¾ cup julienned carrot
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts , thawed
• 1⁄3; cup sliced green onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped sweet red peppers
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind , grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse wild rice under running water, drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 325.
3. Grease 2 qt casserole dish.
4. In med saucepan combine broth, vermouth and rice.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Set aside, do not drain.
8. In large skillet, melt 2 TBS butter.
9. Add mushrooms, celery and carrots.
10. Cook 5 minutes.
11. Stir in artichoke hearts, onion, red peppers, peel, juice, thyme, salt and pepper.
12. Add remaining 1 TBS butter and remove from heat.
13. Stir the rice mixture into the veggies.
14. Transfer to baking dish.
15. Cover and bake at 325 for 45 minutes until the rice is done.
16. Stir once half way thru time.
17. For Vegetarians use the vegetable stock.

Reviews

[lynnski / LA]

This makes a delicious vegetarian main dish, and easy to make. Thanks for posting.

[CookbookCarrie]

This was really yummy!! I followed the recipe almost exactly, but I live at high altitude and wild rice takes longer to cook. I also left out the wine and added more chicken stock. Thanks for the new yummy side dish