Wild Rice With Pecans Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine
 3/4 cup sliced green onions, with tops
 Wild rice1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 cups Chicken Stock or low- sodium chicken broth
 Boiling water1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 3/4 cup uncooked long- grain white rice
 Chopped pecans1/3 Cup (16 tbs), toasted
 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil or chopped parsley

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in the wild rice, coating it with the butter. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, and stir. Lower the heat, cover tightly, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
2. Add the water, stir in the white rice, cover, and steam 20 minutes longer or until both rices are tender. Stir in the chopped pecans and basil. Serve with Carolina Chicken.
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