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Wild Rice, Bacon and Mushroom Pilaf




Source of Recipe


chef2chef






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup wild rice
  
• 4 cups chicken stock
  
• 3 slices bacon
  
• 1 T butter
  
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
  
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  
• salt and pepper, to taste
  






Instructions



1. Cook wild rice in chicken stock until most kernels have bloomed, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and reserve rice for later use.
   
2. Dice bacon into 1/4" wide pieces and saute until it starts to get crispy, drain grease and set aside.
   
3. Melt butter in saute pan and add onion. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add mushrooms and saute until tender (add more butter if necessary). Add parsley and wild rice and mix well. Salt and pepper to taste before serving.
   






Final Comments


Makes about 6 servings

TIPS: Try adding roasted corn kernels, red bell peppers, almonds, cashews, or toasted pine nuts for variety.