Pomegranate & Pistachio Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Pomegranate & Pistachio Wild Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Wild Rice Pilaf; 1 cup Lundberg's Countrywild Rice Blend; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2 in. pieces; 1/2 cup pomegranate arils; 1/2 c. + 2 t. pistachios, shelled and chopped roughly; 2 green onions, cut on the bias; 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped roughly; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses; 1 garlic clove, peeled & smashed; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

Wild Rice Pilaf
1 cup Lundberg's Countrywild Rice Blend
2 cups chicken broth
2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2 in. pieces
1/2 cup pomegranate arils
1/2 c. + 2 t. pistachios, shelled and chopped roughly
2 green onions, cut on the bias
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped roughly
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
1 garlic clove, peeled & smashed
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Combine the rice, chicken broth and salt in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 45-50 minutes. When done, spread the rice out on a sheet pan in a single layer and let cool completely.
2
In a large bowl, combine the rice, celery, pomegranate arils, green onion, parsley and pistachios. If you're not serving the pilaf immediately, reserve the pistachios.
3
To make the dressing, whisk together lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, garlic, cumin and red pepper flakes. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss until evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

512

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Wild Rice Pilaf, 1 cup Lundberg's Countrywild Rice Blend, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2 in. pieces, and more.

Yes, Pomegranate & Pistachio Wild Rice Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pomegranate & Pistachio Wild Rice Pilaf

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