Wild Rice Pilaf with Nuts & Lemon
Fragrant, nutty, and full of lively citrus zest, this wild rice pilaf recipe is simple, hearty, and delicious.
Ingredients
Method
2) Stir in the chicken stock and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a rapid simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check the texture of the rice, and continue simmering until tender, if needed. Add more liquid as needed, another 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat, scatter the spring onions over the surface and fluff with a fork, remove the herb sprigs and lemon zest before serving. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Note: The rice should only just begin to crack when done. If it begins to curl it is overcooked. There are numerous varieties of varying qualities, which affect cooking times greatly.
A bright, beautiful rice pilaf with nuts that’s bursting with flavour!
Looking for a side that steals the show? This recipe for rice pilaf with wild rice is an easy way to bring big flavour to the table. Wild rice gets the star treatment here, toasted through with golden pine nuts, flavoured with garlic and thyme, and finished with a sunny burst of lemon zest.
Start your rice pilaf with nuts by gently toasting the pine nuts in extra‑virgin olive oil until just golden, then stir in garlic, thyme, and lemon zest. In goes the wild rice, which soaks up the seasoned chicken stock as it simmers. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then finish this incredible wild rice pilaf recipe with a sprinkle of thinly sliced spring onions.
If you’re feeling creative, swap pine nuts for toasted almonds, pecans, or pistachios, or fold through cranberries or raisins cranberries for a pop of sweetness. You can even add a handful of chopped herbs like parsley or mint.
Serve this rice pilaf with nuts dish alongside sweet and spicy grilled salmon, lemon‑and‑herb roast chicken, or a glazed pork tenderloin. For a vegetarian option, serve with roasted root vegetables and a spoonful of garlicky yoghurt - simple and scrumptious.
And if this wild rice pilaf recipe hits the right note, try more sensational sides with global flair, including couscous with currants, almonds and parsley, aromatic saffron rice, or a classic Mediterranean bulgur lentil pilaf with tahini-herb sauce.
