MUSHROOM WILD RICE DISH

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With its nutty texture and visual appeal, you'll turn to this hearty side whenever a rice dish is in order. I've served this for more than 30 years and, over time, have learned to make enough for leftovers to be sent home with family members.-Virginia Peter, Winter, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 55 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute the mushrooms, onion and almonds in drippings until vegetables are tender; stir into rice mixture. Add bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges