Manitoba Wild Rice

Manitoba Wild Rice
Manitoba Wild Rice
I liked it but my wife thought it was a little bland. Next time I make it I'll add something to spice it up a little.
  • Preparing Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
saute vegetables side dish rice winter savory savoryside white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free contains red meat shellfish free contains dairy
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 ea onions chopped
  • 1 ea sweet green pepper chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup beef stock or water
  • 1 whole salt and pepper to taste
  • Carbohydrate 51.6441687499977 g
  • Cholesterol 33.6438541585325 mg
  • Fat 21.747738538598 g
  • Fiber 6.05274994075298 g
  • Protein 15.4796239583012 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.68325166472324 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (377g)
  • Sodium 507.235999978208 mg
  • Sugar 45.5914188092448 g
  • Trans Fat 2.34744104145185 g
  • Calories 454 calories

Rinse rice in colander with cold running water. In large saucepan, bring water and salt to boil; add rice; reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered 30 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, in skillet, over medium high heat, fry bacon 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towel; pat dry and chop. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet; add onions and cook, stirring 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add green pepper, celery and mushrooms; cook, stirring 3 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to 8 cup casserole. Stir in butter, beef stock and rice. Bake covered, 15 to 20 minutes in 350 F degree oven until rice is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper..