Wild Rice and Walnut Pilaf

Cooking Light. Nov 2003.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 3⁄4 cup  long-grain brown and wild rice mix (such as Lundberg's)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh chives
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Stir in water, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, chives, juice, and oil. Sprinkle each serving with walnuts.