"If you’re looking for a great rice side dish, this baked jeweled wild rice made with U.S.-grown rice is the one for you! @think_rice #ad
Did you know that wild rice is not technically rice? I was mind blown when I first discovered this fact. It's actually a type of semi-aquatic grass native to North America! In fact, 80% of all the rice consumed in the U.S. is grown here including my home state, California. I personally enjoy adding California-grown wild rice to salads because of the wonderful earthy taste The whole grain has a nutty flavor and chewy texture, which I also found perfect for this dish. #thinkrice
Combine the wild rice with warm spices and bake it in the oven until tender. Finish the rice with a hint of orange zest, almonds, and mint, and top it with a bright sun-dried tomato tapenade. Serve this baked jeweled rice alongside your meal and don't be surprised if it steals the spotlight!"
Baked Jeweled Wild Rice
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A Note from Feedfeed
If you're in need of a delicious rice dish to complement a main course, this wild rice recipe is just the one for you. Made with garlic, toasted almonds, mint and more — it's a delightful treat on any dinner table. We love that this recipe includes U.S.-grown rice, which supports U.S. farmers and incorporates sustainable practices.
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Prep time 40mins
Cook time 1hr
Serves or Makes: 4
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Baked jeweled wild rice
ingredients
- 1 U.S.-grown. wild rice blend
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon corainder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Olive sun-dried tomato tapenade
ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup chopped castelvetrano olives
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Combine wild rice blend with minced garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, fennel in baking dish or Dutch oven. Pour boiling water and melted butter and stir to combine. Cover and bake for 1 hour or until tender, stirring rice halfway through. If rice appears dry, add more water as needed.
Step 3
Meanwhile, make the tapenade. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl including olives, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, garlic, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4
Remove rice from oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with fork. Add almonds, mint, and orange zest, stirring to combine. Drizzle tapenade on top and serve.