Wild Rice and Yam Pilaf

Prep: 
20 minutes
Total: 
60 minutes
Makes: 
8 full servings
Utensil: 
3 Qt./2.8 L Sauce Pan with Cover
3 Qt./2.8 L Perforated Basket
4 Qt./3.8 L Roaster with Cover
Cookie Sheet (12 ½ x 15 ½)
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Contributed By: 
Marni Wasserman
Certified Chef and Culinary Nutritionist, Marni uses passion and experience to educate individuals on how to adopt a realistic, plant-based diet that is both simple and delicious.

Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

The colour of wild rice ranges from a dark black to a lighter colour. The darker and richer the grass is, the smokier and more fermented it is going to taste. However, most of the time wild rice will give a nutty and woodsy flavour which makes it great for warming pilafs and grain based salads. Wild rice, like any rice dish can be made with anything added to it. You can make it sweet, savoury, put it into soup, pancakes or combine it with other grains.

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1 - 2
yams, cut into cubes and roasted
3
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil, divided (optional)
(45
mL)
sea salt and ground pepper
1
cup
wild rice, rinsed and dry toasted
(185
g)
2
cups
water
(475
mL)
1
bunch of kale, chopped into pieces and lightly steamed (optional)
13
cup
chopped dried cherries or cranberries
(40
g)
14
cup
chopped toasted cashews or hazelnuts
(32
g)
2
tablespoons
fresh chives or green onions
(6
g)
Directions: 
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Place cubed yams on baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil, if using. Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
  2. Rinse rice and dry toast in 4 Qt. Roaster over medium heat for 1 - 2 minutes. Add water and cover. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  3. Meanwhile, lightly steam chopped kale in steamer insert. Set aside.
  4. Fluff rice and stir in cherries, cashews, and roasted yams. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in kale and remaining olive oil, if using. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with chives.
  6. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information per Serving
With olive oil
Calories: 
239
Total Fat: 
8g
Saturated Fat: 
1g
Cholesterol: 
0mg
Sodium: 
56mg
Total Carbs: 
40g
Dietary Fiber: 
5g
Sugar: 
1g
Protein: 
6g
Without olive oil
Calories: 
194
Fat: 
2g
Saturated Fat: 
0g
Cholesterol: 
0mg
Sodium: 
56mg
Carbohydrate: 
40g
Fiber: 
5g
Sugar: 
1g
Protein: 
6g

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