Wild Rice Pilaf with Corn and Basil
Ingredients
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2
teaspoons
extra-virgin olive oil
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2
medium
sweet onions or yellow onions, chopped
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2
cloves
garlic, minced
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2
large
red bell peppers, chopped
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¾
cup
uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed and drained
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1
cup
frozen whole kernel corn or corn cut from the cob
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1
teaspoon
kosher salt
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½
teaspoon
ground black pepper
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1
tablespoon
lemon juice
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½
cup
toasted pine nuts or chopped toasted pecans
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½
cup
chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Coat the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook onions and garlic until softened.
- Add the onion mixture, bell peppers, uncooked rice, corn, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Pour 1½ cups of very hot water over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 3½ to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
- Once cooked, stir in lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, and basil.
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary, then serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
10
Calories
133
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
19g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
173mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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