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Citrus Wild Rice

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This American side-dish features Wild rice, Oranges, Raisins, Capers, Olive oil. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 297.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This American side-dish features Wild rice, Oranges, Raisins, Capers, Olive oil. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Wild rice
  • 2 large Oranges
  • 1/3 cup Raisins
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • Or to taste
  • Salt -- to tests
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 green Onions -- finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch Flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • About 1/2 cup
  • 4 parsley Sprigs for garnish
Directions
  1. 1
    Rinse rice thoroughly in cold water in strainer.
  2. 2
    In large saucepan, bring rice to boil in 3 quarts water.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat and simmer rice for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat; let rice stand about 30 minutes, until tender.
  5. 5
    Drain well in colander and blot dry.
  6. 6
    Meanwhile, cut oranges into segments.
  7. 7
    Cut off rind, zest and white pith to expose flesh.
  8. 8
    Make V-shaped cuts to
  9. 9
    remove individual segments from membranes, working over a large mixing bowl to catch juice.
  10. 10
    Dice most of the segments, leaving a few whole for garnish.
  11. 11
    Soak raisins in the orange juice in the mixing bowl for 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Whisk capers, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper into orange juice-raisin mixture.
  13. 13
    Stir in green onions, chopped parsley, rice and diced orange segments.
  14. 14
    Adjust seasoning to taste.
  15. 15
    Mound rice on a platter or plates and decorate with reserved whole orange segments and parsley sprigs.
  16. 16
    Gail Shermeyer

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 297.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.8g11%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 97519.4mg4064%
Total Carbohydrate 59.5g20%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g37%
Sugars 21.7g
Protein 6.8g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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