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Slow Cooked Wild Rice

Looking for a side dish to go wild over? Take this slow-cooked offering for a ride. It's the perfect complement for any protein -- from fish to chicken. Let your crockpot do the hard work while you wait to reap the rewards.  


Slow Cooked Wild Rice

Ingredients

For 6 people

  • 1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked wild rice
  • 1 tablespoon(s) butter, melted
  • 1 dash(es) salt, to taste
  • 1 dash(es) pepper, to taste
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced, about 1/4 cup
  • 3 1/2 cup(s) vegetable broth
  • 4 ounce(s) can sliced mushrooms, undrained
  • 1/2 cup(s) slivered almonds
  • 1/3 cup(s) dried cranberries or dried cherries

Directions

Mix all ingredients except almonds and cranberries in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until wild rice is tender. Meanwhile, toast almonds in ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until they start to brown, then stir constantly until golden brown; set aside. When rice is tender, stir almonds and cranberries into rice mixture in crock pot. Cover and continue cooking on low until heated through.

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 174.4 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 2.56g
  • Sodium (mg): 723.86mg
  • Carbs: 22.8g
  • Fat: 8.18g
  • Saturated fat (g): 1.81g
  • Proteins: 4.05g