Wild Rice Medley

Wonderful and easy side dish that I got from our local grocery store's monthly magazine. Putting it out here for safe keeping. You can also make this a complete meal by adding cooked chicken. Enjoy !!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped shallot
• 1 (7 ounce) box  new orleans style long grain and wild rice (Zatarain's)
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1  cup  frozen mixed vegetables, medley (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
• 1  cup  chopped red bell pepper
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add shallot; cook stirring occasionally until shallot wilts, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add rice mix, water, wine and thyme; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
5. Stir in water chestnuts, vegetable medley, and red bell pepper; cook stirring occasionally until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Place in serving bowl and garnish with parsley.