Enjoy a delicious and nutritious side dish with this wild rice recipe. The rice is cooked to perfection and mixed with aromatic rosemary, crunchy cashews, and flavorful spices. It pairs well with roasted meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a vegetarian main dish. The combination of textures and flavors will surely impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup cashews, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cashews, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the cashews are lightly toasted.
- Once the rice is cooked, add it to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Remove from heat and serve hot as a side dish or a main course.
- Enjoy!
