Old Bay Wild Rice Pilaf Vegan Food

WILD RICE PILAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add in onion, carrots, and celery and saute until softened, 4-5 minutes.
• Stir in mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes. Add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Stir in wild rice blend, vegetable stock, salt and pepper. Put the lid on and bring it to a boil. As soon as it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until the liquid is mostly absorbed and wild rice blend is cooked through.
• Once it is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

RED LOBSTER WILD RICE PILAF (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• MINCE carrots and red pepper (separately), using a food processor, to yield 1/2 tablespoon each.
• INTO a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, add 3 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, 2 teaspoons finely diced carrots, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely diced red peppers, 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (With Lemon & Herb), 1 1/4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (Original), 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon Accent seasoning, 1 pinch sugar, and 1 small bay leaf.
• BRING broth mixture to boiling; ADD 2 cups Rice Select brand quick-cooking Royal Blend wild rice.
• ALLOW to boil for one minute.
• STIR and COVER.
• REDUCE heat to LOW; STEAM rice for 15 minutes.
• KEEP rice covered.
• REMOVE from heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes (covered).
• UNCOVER rice; REMOVE bay leaf; FLUFF rice with a fork.
• SERVE and ENJOY!