Wild Rice with mushrooms, tomatoes and cheddar cheese is a hearty, healthy gluten free side dish. Wild rice isn't truly a member of the rice family. It's a marsh grass that grows predominantly in areas around the northern Great Lakes.
Wild rice has a nutty, chewy texture and is a superb addition in gluten free soups and side dishes. This recipe is an adaption of a recipe from North Country Wild Rice Company. It's great flavor will bring you back, time and again to make this delicious, crowd pleasing recipe.
Wild rice has a nutty, chewy texture and is a superb addition in gluten free soups and side dishes. This recipe is an adaption of a recipe from North Country Wild Rice Company. It's great flavor will bring you back, time and again to make this delicious, crowd pleasing recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked wild rice (See tips- How to Cook WIld Rice)
- 1 cup boiling gluten free chicken stock
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup fresh, chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 minced cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350° F
- Combine cooked wild rice, mushrooms, onions, garlic, olives, tomatoes, grated cheese, olive oil and boiling chicken stock in a large mixing bowl. Stir to thoroughly combine.
- Pour the mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover with a lid or foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes. If liquid is not fully absorbed, remove cover, stir and cook for about 15 more minutes- uncovered.
Tips- How to cook wild rice
Place 1 cup of wild rice in a mesh strainer and thoroughly rinse. Put the rice in a large saucepan. Cover with 3 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes or until tender and fluffy. Drain excess liquid.
Yield: Approximately 5 cups cooked wild rice
Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.
