LEMON-PECAN WILD RICE

Lemon-Pecan Wild Rice image

Rice is a unique accompaniment to turkey ro any number of meaty entrees. This dish has just the right amount of lemon and nutty flavor. -Diane Kensinger, Manheim, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the broth, rice and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender. , Stir in the onions, parsley, lemon zest and juice. Stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.