Description
A comforting dish combining the nutty flavor of wild rice, toasted hazelnuts, and the sweetness of dried apricots, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts (toasted)
- ½ cup chopped dried apricots
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or sage)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water to remove impurities.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add toasted hazelnuts to the skillet and toast them lightly for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the rinsed wild rice and broth, add fresh herbs, bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes until rice is tender and broth absorbed.
- Stir in chopped dried apricots, adjust salt and pepper, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute quinoa for wild rice. Use walnuts or almonds in place of hazelnuts, and dried cherries or cranberries instead of apricots for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Wild Rice Pilaf, Hazelnuts, Dried Apricots, Vegetarian Recipe, Comfort Food