Wild Rice With Walnuts and Dates |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A good combination of wild rice, vegetables, nuts and dates makes for a different delicious side dish or a meal. The recipe comes from Better Homes and Ingredients:
4 stalks celery, chopped (2 cups) |
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained |
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth |
1 cup water |
1/3 cup dates, snipped (such as medjool) |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a 10-inch skillet cook celery and onion in hot butter about 10 minutes or until tender; add uncooked wild rice; cook and stir 3 minutes.
2. Add broth and water, bring to a boiling;reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
3. Stir in dates and walnuts, cook, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes more or until heated through and remaining liquid is absorbed.
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