Fruited Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe
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Fruited Wild Rice Pilaf

By: Becky Burch 
"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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water
  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 red apple, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons toasted, chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

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. Remove from the heat; fold in apple, pecans and lemon peel if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by Tosha Nielsen   view full review
I make a dish similiar to this one that I always get requests for. I use the same basic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by thistle53597   view full review
I confess; I always make this with brown or white rice. This rice is fantastic when paired...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by Lainie   view full review
a 5, but a few changes w/ what i had around. used chx broth & one boullion cube too. after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2010 by BeckyR   view full review
First time I cooked wild rice and found it delicious. I really like the combo of apples and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by julu   view full review
I adjusted the recipe to my tastes...used olive oil instead of butter. After sauteing the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by TLCPRN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Big winner at my house.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by Georgia   view full review
This is the best wild rice recipe I have ever made. It is phenomenal served with candied...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by RACHELWEEDEN   view full review
This dish was OK - I made it in my rice cooker, which took some of the guess work out of it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by GINGER Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Nice change from the usual sides. Will make again.

 

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