Wild rice is a chewy and delicious way to add more fiber and color to plain meal. Even though it takes longer to prepare, wild rice recipes aren’t hard to execute. Personally, I think the best way to cook wild rice is to mix it with other grains.

Cooking wild rice alone would make for a delicious and high fiber meal but I prefer to do something a bit different- and that is to mix it with plain white rice. Since it’s more expensive than plain rice (and comes in a smaller package), this is an excellent way to enjoy it if you’re cooking on a budget.

For this easy and delicious wild rice recipe, I decided to create a savory vegan side dish by adding some garlic and parsley. The end result is a perfect companion to chickpeas in tomato sauce or any other savory entree.

Delicious Garlic & Parsley Wild Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4  cup water
• 1 cup wild rice (rinsed)
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (rinsed)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic (chopped)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped and divided in 2 portions)
• salt

Instructions

1- Cook wild rice according to the directions on the package

2- Thoroughly rinse the plain rice in another container to remove excess starch

3- In a medium sized saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.  Add minced garlic and stir it frequently until it is soft (about 2 minutes)

4- Add 1/2 cup of the vegetable broth,  along with the salt and garlic powder, to the cooked garlic. Bring this to a boil and then add your  plain rice

5- Stir until the rice grains become translucent. Add the remaining liquid (water and broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer until liquid is absorbed and the rice is completely cooked.

6- When the plain rice is done, add half of the chopped parsley and the cooked wild rice to it. Reserve the rest of the parsley for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 303 | Carbs: 48g | Protein: 6g| Fat:30g

This wild rice recipe is a wonderful vegan or vegetarian side dish that is packed with healthy fats and a wonderful garlicky flavor.

Remember that it’s important to cook the 2 types of rice seperately because they have separate cooking times.