Wild Rice With Mushrooms, Cranberries And Walnuts

Name: Wild Rice With Mushrooms, Cranberries And Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 2 cups wild rice; 1 cup wheat berries, soaked in 3 cups water overnight and drained; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil; 6 medium or 3 large portobello mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and in large dice (3 cups); Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts; 2 small shallots, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons walnut oil

Servings: persons

Salt
2 cups wild rice
1 cup wheat berries, soaked in 3 cups water overnight and drained
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil
6 medium or 3 large portobello mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and in large dice (3 cups)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 small shallots, minced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons walnut oil

1
Bring two medium pots salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add wild rice to one and wheat berries to another, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, 30 to 35 minutes for wild rice and 20 to 25 minutes for wheat berries.
3
While grains cook, put cranberries in small bowl, and cover with hot water.
4
Soak 15 minutes, drain, and chop.
5
Set aside.
6
Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
7
Add mushrooms, and saute, stirring frequently, until mushrooms soften and begin to release their liquid, 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Season lightly with salt and pepper, and transfer to a warm serving bowl.
9
Stir in walnuts, shallots, parsley and cranberries.
10
When grains are tender, drain them, and add them to bowl.
11
Drizzle with walnut oil, and toss gently.
12
Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary.
13
Serve warm or at room temperature.

764

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 2 cups wild rice, 1 cup wheat berries, soaked in 3 cups water overnight and drained, 3/4 cup dried cranberries, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice With Mushrooms, Cranberries And Walnuts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!