Wild Rice With Bacon Recipe π₯
Description: Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors in this Wild Rice With Bacon recipe, perfect for any occasion!
Category: Rice
Keywords: Canadian, Low Cholesterol, Spring, Summer, Winter, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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6 slices | Bacon |
1 tbsp | Butter |
1 tbsp | Margarine |
1 1/2 cups | Wild rice |
2-3 | Green onions |
2 1/2 cups | Water |
1/2 tsp | Salt |
1/4 tsp | Pepper |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Start by gathering all the ingredients listed above.
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Melt Butter: In a 10-inch non-stick frypan, melt butter over medium heat.
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SautΓ©: Add wild rice, mushrooms, and green onions to the melted butter. SautΓ© the mixture for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender.
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Season: Stir in water, salt, and pepper, ensuring all ingredients are evenly mixed.
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Boil: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.
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Simmer: Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender. Occasionally check and stir to prevent sticking. If excess water remains after cooking, drain it off.
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Cook Bacon: While the rice is simmering, cook the bacon until it’s crispy. Once done, let it cool slightly, then chop it into pieces.
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Combine: Once the wild rice is tender, remove the pan from heat. Stir in the cooked bacon pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the rice mixture.
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Serve: Transfer the Wild Rice With Bacon to a serving dish. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.
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Enjoy: Serve hot as a delicious side dish or as a flavorful main course.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 115.9
- Fat Content: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 7.9mg
- Sodium Content: 212.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.8g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 0.8g
- Protein Content: 4.1g
Indulge in the savory goodness of this Wild Rice With Bacon recipe, packed with flavor and perfect for any mealtime!