Best Orange Pecan Wild Rice Recipes

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ORANGE PECAN WILD RICE (INA GARTEN B2B SIDE DISH)



Orange Pecan Wild Rice (Ina Garten B2b Side Dish) image

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 STUFFING WITH ORANGE & PECAN



Wild Rice Stuffing With Orange & Pecan image

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 PECAN WILD RICE



ORANGE PECAN WILD RICE image

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup wild rice
1 1/4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1/2 cup scallions, 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 freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. 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. 2. Cover the pot and lower the heat to simmer 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. 3. Turn off the heat and allow the rice to steam for about 5 minutes. 4. 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 well. 5. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

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