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Mexican Wild Rice

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This Mexican Wild Rice serves as a flavorful side dish, combining the unique texture of wild rice with zesty spices and fresh cilantro. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces (113.4 g) wild rice (approx. ½ cup)
  • 5 cups (1.18 kg) water or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces (226.8 g) tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup (4 g) fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Rinse the wild rice under cold water to remove debris and excess starch.
  • Place rinsed wild rice in a large saucepan with water or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50-60 minutes until tender.
  • In a skillet, heat cooking oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add cooked wild rice, tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and chili powder; mix and cook until sauce is absorbed.
  • Stir in fresh cilantro and warm through before serving.

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Notes

For added spice, consider diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
This dish can also be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 60 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 0