Lemon-Thyme Manitoba Wild Rice Pilaf
4
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 5 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 55 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
This simple, lemony side dish pairs well with fish, chicken or roasted meats. Substitute other minced herbs if thyme isn’t your favourite.
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp(s)
Shallots
¼ cup(s), minced
Kosher salt
½ tsp(s)
Uncooked wild rice
1½ cup(s)
Chicken broth
1¾ cup(s)
Fresh thyme
2 tsp(s), or to taste
Lemon zest
2 tsp(s), or to taste
Fresh lemon juice
1 tsp(s), or to taste
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es), or to taste
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and kosher salt; cook, stirring frequently, until shallots are softened, about 6 minutes.
2
Add rice and broth to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in thyme, lemon zest and lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.
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