Wild Rice Pilaf With Almonds and Kumquats Recipe

Name: Wild Rice Pilaf With Almonds and Kumquats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups wild rice; ½ cup slivered almonds; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 ½ cups fat-skimmed chicken broth; 2 ½ cups apple cider or 2 ½ cups apple juice; ¼ cup chopped rinsed kumquats (no need to peel, use about 8 kumquats, 2 1/2 oz. total) or ¼ cup chopped dried apricot; ⅓ cup minced fresh parsley; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups wild rice
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 ½ cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
2 ½ cups apple cider or 2 ½ cups apple juice
¼ cup chopped rinsed kumquats (no need to peel, use about 8 kumquats, 2 1/2 oz. total) or ¼ cup chopped dried apricot
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Rinse wild rice well with cool water, and drain.
2
In a 12-inch frying pan or a 4-to-5 quart pan over medium-high heat, stir or shake almonds until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Pour from pan.
4
Add onion, celery, and butter to pan.
5
Stir often over medium-high heat until vegetables are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in wild rice, broth, and apple cider.
7
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until grains begin to split and rice is tender to bite, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
8
Drain any liquid.
9
Stir almonds, kumquats, and parsley into wild rice pilaf.
10
Pour into a wide bowl.
11
Add salt and pepper to taste.

936

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups wild rice, ½ cup slivered almonds, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice Pilaf With Almonds and Kumquats 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 Pilaf With Almonds and Kumquats

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