Wild Rice and Grain Pilaf Recipe

Name: Wild Rice and Grain Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds; 1 cup uncooked wild rice; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger; 1 Tbs. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1/2 cup uncooked amaranth; 1 cup dried currants; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbs. minced fresh dill; 1 Tbs. minced fresh tarragon; 1 Tbs. minced fresh thyme

Servings: persons

5 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
1 Tbs. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 cup uncooked amaranth
1 cup dried currants
1 bay leaf
2 Tbs. minced fresh dill
1 Tbs. minced fresh tarragon
1 Tbs. minced fresh thyme

1
In large saucepan, bring broth to a simmer over medium-low heat.
2
Meanwhile, in small, dry skillet, cook sunflower seeds over medium heat until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Transfer to small plate and set aside.
4
In sieve, combine wild rice and quinoa.
5
Rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
6
Set aside.
7
In large, heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.
8
Add carrots, celery, onion, ginger, 1/2 tablespoon salt, pepper and coriander and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
9
Add wild rice, quinoa and amaranth and cook, stirring, until grains are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
10
Add currants, bay leaf, dill, tarragon, thyme and remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt.
11
Stir in simmering broth, increase heat and bring to a boil.
12
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until wild rice is tender, 40 to 55 minutes.
13
Remove and discard bay leaf; drain pilaf if necessary.
14
Stir in toasted sunflower seeds and serve hot.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1 cup uncooked wild rice, 1 cup uncooked quinoa, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice and Grain 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.

Wild Rice and Grain Pilaf

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