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Quinoa and Wild Rice Pilaf
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Quinoa and Wild Rice Pilaf

7 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

717
Calories
21g
Protein
33g
Fat
88g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Quinoa 1 cup cooked (185g) 222
Wild Rice 1 cup cooked (164g) 166
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1 cup quinoa seed
  • ⅓ cup chopped veggie bacon
  • 1 tbsp margarine or vegetable oil
  • ½ cup celery
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms

Directions

1

Wash the wild rice in a wire strainer and run cold water over it.

2

In a large heavy saucepan, cook the wild rice in 4 cups of boiling water.

3

Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low hear for about 1 hour, until all the water has been absorbed.

4

During the last 15 minutes, add quinoa and, if the rice is almost dry, 1 additional cup of boiling water.

5

While the rice is cooking, fry the bacon in a pan.

6

When crisp, remove and drain.

7

Melt the margarine in a skillet and add the celery, onion and mushrooms; sauté for about 5 minutes.

8

In a casserole, combine the vegetables and bacon with the rice and quinoa mixture.

9

Microwave on high for 10 minutes or bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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