Wild Rice

There’s something comforting about a bowl of wild rice, it’s the kind of ingredient that transforms a simple meal into something special. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish or the heart of a main meal, this wild rice brings a depth of flavor and texture that’s hard to beat. This recipe is one of our favorites, and so easy to make. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday tables, or anytime you want to bring a something extra to your plate.

Ingredients

• 3 Cups of long grain wild rice

• 1 small onion (diced)

• 1 Green Pepper (diced)

• 1 1/2 cups celery (diced)

• 2 cups water

• 1 small can of sliced mushrooms (not drained)

• 1 Can cream of mushroom soup

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

• Butter and/or olive oil to sauté.

• Salt and pepper to taste

Wild Rice

This wild rice recipe is one of our favorites—wholesome, satisfying, and easy to make. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday tables, or anytime you need a quick sidedish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 3 Cups Wild Rice
• 1 Small Onion diced
• 1 Green Pepper diced
• 1 ½ Cups Celery diced
• 1 small can Sliced Mushrooms undrained
• 1 Can Cream of Mushroom
• 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
• 2 Cups Water
• Butter and Olive Oil to sauté.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

 

• In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion, diced celery, diced pepper and the minced garlic until translucent. Salt and pepper to taste.
• In a greased baking dish pour the rice in the bottom.
• Next pour in the cream of mushroom, two cups of water, and the can of undrained mushrooms. Gently stir to mix.
• Place uncovered in the oven and cook at 325 degrees for about 45 minutes. About halfway through stir and add a little more water if needed so it's doesn't get too dry.

Notes

These are the quantities that we use, and it serves 4 of us with a little left over.  You can adjust the recipes to your liking, just ensure you adjust them all, so it doesn’t dry out. 

Keyword Side Dish

Instructions

• In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion, diced celery, diced pepper and the minced garlic until translucent. Salt and pepper to taste.

• In a greased baking dish pour the rice in the bottom.

• Next pour in the cream of mushroom, two cups of water, and the can of undrained mushrooms. Gently stir to mix.

• Place uncovered in the oven and cook at 325 degrees for about 45 minutes. About halfway through stir and add a little more water if needed so it’s doesn’t get too dry.

This recipe is one we turn to again and again when I want something satisfying, and just a little bit filling. We use it for a comforting weeknight dinner or a simple side dish. You can also serve with grilled chicken, steak, chicken thighs, or some simple grilled vegetables. Also be sure to check out Green Chili Rice, BBQ Black-Eyed Peas, or The Best Tangy Pork and Beans for some other side ideas. Enjoy!