VT THX: Wild Rice Pilaf With Ginger Dressing

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Wild Rice Pilaf With Ginger Dressing

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times Complete Thanksgiving Cookbook, page 116

Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Grains And Cereals Salads, Dressings

Side Dishes Vegetables

Vegetarian Times Thanksgiving Menu 8

Menu 7

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup wild rice -- rinsed

8 ounces snow peas or green beans -- trimmed

cut diagonally into 1-1/2-inch pieces

2 cups orzo

2 large yellow bell peppers -- (1 1/2 cups)

seeded and chopped

1/2 cup chopped red onion

***DRESSING***

2/3 cup cider vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup peeled and grated fresh gingerroot

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

 

16 SERVINGS (8 cups)

 

Not only does this dish taste great but it looks pretty as well. The fresh

ginger dressing goes nicely with the nutty flavor of wild rice and adds a

new twist to this dish.

 

Bring large saucepan of water to a boil. Add wild rice and cook until

tender, about 50 minutes. Drain; transfer rice to large mixing bowl.

 

Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add green beans and

boil until bright green and just tender, about 1 minute. With slotted

spoon, scoop out beans and drain in colander. Return water to a boil and

add orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Add green

beans, orzo, bell peppers and onion to rice in bowl and mix gently.

 

To make the dressing, in a food processor or blender, combine all

ingredients and process until well blended. Pour dressing over rice

mixture and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.

 

PER 1/2-CUP SERVING: 163 CAL.; 4G PROT. 7G FAT; 21G CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 5MG

SOD.; 1G FIBER

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