Wild Rice Pilaf

Wild Rice Pilaf

by Brava Chef Erin

Created by Brava

Servings

5-7

Active Time

~10 mins

Total Time

~58 mins

About this Recipe

This Wild Rice Pilaf is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table or any weeknight dinner. This recipe uses chopped pecans, but feel free to use any tree nut you have on hand instead -- Chef Erin loves almonds or hazelnuts. To make this dish vegetarian-friendly, simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.


About this Recipe

This Wild Rice Pilaf is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table or any weeknight dinner. This recipe uses chopped pecans, but feel free to use any tree nut you have on hand instead -- Chef Erin loves almonds or hazelnuts. To make this dish vegetarian-friendly, simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wild rice medley
  • 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup pecans, chopped
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

From Your Pantry

kosher salt and black pepper

Equipment

Brava Chef's Pan

fine-mesh strainer

fork

Nutrition Information

Allergens: Tree nuts, Milk

Tags

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Thanksgiving
  • American
  • Chef's Pan
  • Fall
  • Gluten Free
  • Nuts
  • Recipes
  • Sides
  • Year Round

  1. 1

    Prep rice

    • In fine mesh strainer rinse wild rice under running water. Drain rice well.
    • Spread rice evenly across bottom of Brava Chef’s Pan.
    • Pour chicken broth over rice. Stir in 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Make sure all rice grains are submerged.

  2. 2

    Cook rice

    • Cover Chef’s Pan with lid.
    • Slide Chef’s Pan, covered, into top shelf. Press green button to begin cooking.

  3. 3

    Finish preparing pilaf

    • Carefully remove Chef’s Pan.
    • Stir in butter until melted.
    • Stir in green onions, pecans, parsley and dried cranberries. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Finish & serve

    • Fluff rice with fork and serve.