Best Wild Rice With Pecans Raisins And Orange Essence Recipes

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CURRIED WILD RICE SALAD WITH RAISINS AND PECANS



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Cold curried wild rice salad with raisins and pecans is an addictive and easy side dish!

Provided by Kathryn Doherty

Categories     Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 6 oz. box Uncle Ben's® Long Grain + Wild Rice Original Recipe
1/2 cup radishes, finely diced
1/2 cup red onions, finely diced
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting the butter and seasonings. Once rice is cooked, rinse under cold water, drain well and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add remaining salad ingredients to bowl and stir to combine.
  • To make the vinaigrette, combine all of the ingredients in a small jar or a container with a tight fitting lid. Cover and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds, until well mixed and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to combine.
  • Serve or chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Sodium 282 grams sodium, Sugar 30 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams unsaturated fat

ORANGE PECAN WILD RICE (INA GARTEN B2B SIDE DISH)



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This is a recipe from Ina Garten's Back to Basics 2008 cookbook. It is a warm side dish that combines rice, fruit flavors butter and ground black pepper for a flavorful accompaniment to meat or stand alone. Note: don't let it get crunchy, the rice should be tender. if you need help with toasting pecans look at How to Toast Pecans Recipe#2688 It is a combination of a cold salad she made in her store Barefoot Contessa and a warm party dish of her own recipe collection to make the best of both. Unique and fun! Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup wild rice
1 1/4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
kosher salt
1 cup green seedless grape, halved
1/2 cup scallion, sliced in rounds, white and light green parts (2 scallions)
1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the rice, chicken stock, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover the pot and lower the heat to simmer ( she pulls the pan halfway off the burner) and cook for about 1 hour, until the rice is tender and the grains begin to burst open. Stir the rice occasionally while it's cooking, scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent it from sticking. Turn off the heat, and allow the rice to steam for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the remaining tablespoon of butter into the rice, then add the grapes, scallions, pecans, orange zest, orange juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and toss. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 76, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 7.2

WILD RICE WITH SPICY PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup wild rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine the water, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a pot with a snugfitting lid. Bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 40 to 45 minutes. When cooked stir in the butter, cover again and keep warm.
  • Combine the pecans, cayenne, maple syrup and salt in a saute pan and quickly cook over low heat until the nuts have lightly toasted. Remove from the heat and combine with the cooked wild rice.

WILD RICE STUFFING WITH ORANGE & PECAN



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This is a fabulous side dish to serve at a BBQ, especially with chicken or seafood. You can also use this to stuff squash - precook the squash fill the cavity with this stuffing bake 25 minutes Some wild rice are partially cooked before packaging so check the instructions on the box you may need less liquid when cooking the rice The recipe was originally from the cookbook 1,000 Low Fat Recipes. The recipe lends itself well to make ahead and reheat - Cover if reheating. If you wish this to be vegetarian use vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup wild rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or follow instructions on the wild rice container)
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 1/2 cups leeks, washed and minced (white part only)
2 stalks celery, chopped include leaves
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
3/4 cup pecans, toasted & chopped
salt and pepper
2 oranges, peeled pith removed and split into segments

Steps:

  • Cook your rice in the chicken broth until all the liquid is absorbed or follow the instructions on the wild rice container Preheat your oven yo 375 degrees F.
  • Saute the garlic, shallots& leek in the oil until golden.
  • Add celery& saute another 2 minutes.
  • Combine the rice with the vegetable mixture, orange zest, pecans, salt& pepper Cut your orange wedges in half and add to the rice mixture, mix lightly.
  • Place the stuffing in a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 335.8, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 8.2

ORANGE SCENTED WILD RICE SALAD WITH TOASTED PECANS AND GOLDEN RA



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This dish is great for a refreshing summertime meal. All the flavors and textures complement each other quite harmoniously. This is one of the brother's favorite dishes that he requests almost every time I ask! You could even mix it up and throw in a handful of dried cranberries.

Provided by Sinarei

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups wild rice (either solely wild rice, or a mixture of rices with wild rice)
4 -5 cups vegetable broth (amount of liquid depends on what kind of rice you use) or 4 -5 cups water (amount of liquid depends on what kind of rice you use)
1 cup pecans (chopped or whole)
1 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 to 3 oranges, juice and zest of
1/2 juice and lemon, zest of
1 -2 garlic clove, grated
1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice in a fine strainer. Combine rice and cooking liquid in a large pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30-45 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the rice, you want it to be a little chewy because it will soak up the dressing later. After rice is done cooking, use a fine strainer to rinse rice under cold water. Place rinsed and well-strained rice in a large bowl.
  • Toast Pecans in a 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes (reduce time if nuts are chopped), stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove from oven, and cool to room temperature.
  • To make dressing, in a small bowl mix together orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated garlic and white distilled vinegar (you can also add a little olive oil if desired).
  • In the large bowl with rice, combine golden raisins, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, and dressing mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. For best flavor, refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.
  • Mix in toasted pecans immediately before serving so they remain nice and crunchy. Enjoy your healthy and delicious meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.4, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 413.4, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 13.9, Protein 9.9

FRUITED WILD RICE SALAD



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I created this salad recipe to feature wild rice, a delicious state crop, plus other harvest ingredients like apples and pecans. I make bushels of it each August when the small nearby village of Dorset (population 22) hosts several thousand visitors at the Taste of Dorset festival. -Larren Wood, Nevis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
SALAD:
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 Golden Delicious apples, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 tablespoons each minced fresh mint, parsley and chives
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients; set aside. Cook rice according to package directions; drain if needed and allow to cool. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add raisins, grapes, mint, parsley, chives and rice. Add dressing and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Just before serving, add pecans and toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WILD RICE WITH PECANS, RAISINS AND ORANGE ESSENCE



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Categories     Salad     Side

Yield 4=6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup of converted or long grain rice
1/2 cup of long grain wild rice
1 cup of chopped pecans
1 cup of golden raisins
Zest of one large orange
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
4 scallions thinly sliced
2-3 tbs olive oil
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1-2 tbs balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook long grain rice according to package directions, use slightly less water than recommended. Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil in a sauce pan until kernels split open and rice is tender but not mushy. It may not absorb all the water. Drain and let cool. In a bowl mix the rices together and the remaining ingredients. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Let mixture stand for at least 2 hours to let flavors blend. Serve at room temperature

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