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Jana Rae

Easy Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms

This Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms is a hearty and flavorful side dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or weeknight dinners, it’s earthy, comforting, and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup wild rice blend wild + long grain white rice
  • 2 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced (white or cremini)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook rice: In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add wild rice blend, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
  2. Sauté veggies: While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and mushrooms, cooking another 5–7 minutes until mushrooms are browned. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Combine: Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in mushroom mixture until well combined.
  4. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Swap broth with water if needed, but broth gives richer flavor.
  • Add toasted almonds or pecans for extra crunch.
  • Great for make-ahead: cook rice and mushroom mixture separately, then combine and reheat before serving.