Wild Rice with Morel Mushrooms and Leeks

This is a simple, yet flavourful dish that can be made in under an hour. It is perfect for a weeknight meal, and can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd. The rice and mushrooms are cooked in a chicken stock, which gives the dish a nice depth of flavour. The leeks add a touch of sweetness and the parsley provides a freshness that ties everything together. This dish can be served as is, or with a simple green salad on the side.

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup morel mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 cup leeks, sliced
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
2. Add the wild rice and stir to combine.
3. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
4. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the morel mushrooms, leeks, and parsley. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
5. Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot of cooked rice and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Serve immediately.

Potential changes & improvements

There are a few ways you could change up this dish to suit your taste. If you’re not a fan of morel mushrooms, you could use another type of mushroom, such as cremini or oyster mushrooms. You could also swap out the parsley for another fresh herb, such as thyme or basil. If you wanted to add some more protein to the dish, you could cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

What other food it works well with

This dish goes well with a simple green salad on the side. It would also be good with some crusty bread for dipping into the sauce.

Common Mistakes

One common mistake when cooking wild rice is to not cook it long enough. Wild rice takes longer to cook than regular rice, so be sure to give it the full 45 minutes. Another mistake is to not use enough liquid. Be sure to use at least 1 cup of chicken stock, or the rice will not cook properly.

Nutritional Information

This dish is relatively high in calories and fat, due to the butter and chicken stock. However, it is also high in protein and fibre. Wild rice is a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese. Morel mushrooms are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, iron, and zinc.

Allergens

This dish contains the following allergens:

• Butter
• Chicken stock