Wild Rice With Escarole Recipe

Name: Wild Rice With Escarole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts cold water; 2 1/2 cups (14 ounces) wild rice; Salt; 1/4 cup dried currants; 1/4 cup hot water; Two 1 1/2-pound heads escarole, cored, leaves separated; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

3 quarts cold water
2 1/2 cups (14 ounces) wild rice
Salt
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup hot water
Two 1 1/2-pound heads escarole, cored, leaves separated
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper

1
In a large saucepan, bring the cold water to a boil. Add the wild rice and a large pinch of salt, cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the rice.
2
In a bowl, soak the currants in the hot water for 10 minutes. Drain.
3
In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the escarole leaves until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and let cool. Squeeze the escarole dry and coarsely chop it.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Add the shallots and cook over low heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the escarole and currants and cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wild rice and cook until warmed through. Stir in the lemon juice and zest and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
5
Make Ahead: The recipe can be prepared through Step 3 and refrigerated overnight.
6
Notes: one serving Calories 224 kcal, Total Fat 3 gm, Saturated Fat 9 gm

625

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts cold water, 2 1/2 cups (14 ounces) wild rice, Salt, 1/4 cup dried currants, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice With Escarole falls under the General 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 With Escarole

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