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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Crunchy apples and pecans give traditional wild rice a tasty twist. This dish pairs well with a variety of meaty entrees. Becky Burch, Marceline, Missouri Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
2 tablespoons butter |
1-1/4 cups hot water |
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice |
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules |
1 small apple, chopped |
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted |
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the water, rice and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-55 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Remove from the heat; fold in apple, pecans and lemon peel if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
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