Description
Wild rice and mushroom pilaf with toasted pepitas is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the nutty flavor of wild rice with earthy mushrooms and a delightful crunch from toasted pumpkin seeds. Perfect for any occasion, this pilaf is not only comfort food but also an elegant addition to your culinary repertoire. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aromas, it’s sure to impress family and friends while being simple enough for everyday cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or shiitake), sliced
- ½ cup pepitas (toasted pumpkin seeds)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water until clear.
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for about 7 minutes until softened.
- Add rinsed wild rice, vegetable broth, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until rice is tender.
- While pilaf cooks, toast pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Fluff the cooked pilaf with a fork; stir in parsley and toasted pepitas before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg