Wild Rice with Citrus

Name: Wild Rice with Citrus
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 oranges, plus 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1 1/2 cups wild rice blend; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; 1/3 cup chopped mint; 1/3 cup chopped pistachios

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Level: Easy

Total: 35 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

This 5-ingredient side combines nutty, toasty rice with the bright fresh flavor of orange in multiple ways. The rice is cooked in orange juice resulting in a sweet and savory flavor. It’s then tossed with some more fresh juice and orange slices for a side dish that will brighten any hearty meal.

Level: Easy

Total: 35 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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2 oranges, plus 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1 1/2 cups wild rice blend

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

1/3 cup chopped mint

1/3 cup chopped pistachios

Directions

Bring 2 1/2 cups water and the orange juice to a boil. Add the rice, olive oil and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly, then stir in the mint and pistachios. Slice the peel off the remaining 2 oranges and cut out the segments; add to the rice and squeeze in the juice from the membranes. Toss and season with salt.