Mint Wild Rice

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Mint Wild Rice

 

2 cups wild rice, rinsed and drained

1 cup cooked long-grain rice

2 tablespoons oil

1 cup diced 1/4 " celery

1 cup diced 1/4 " onions

1 cup dried cherries

1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup pecan halves

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

 

Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Add the wild rice,

reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to boil for 40 minutes, uncovered,

adding more boiling water if necessary, until the rice is tender but not mushy.

Drain and place in a large bowl. Toss with the cooked long-grain rice.

Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over low heat. Add the celery, onions,

cherries, orange zest, thyme and pecans; cook, stirring occasionally until

softened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Toss into the bowl with the rice. Season with

salt and pepper. Stir in the mint leaves and serve.

 

 

 

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