Description
This Moroccan style wild rice pilaf is infused with flavors of preserved lemon, fresh parsley, cilantro, and garlic. Start by steaming your wild rice blend with a drizzle of olive oil, then toss with the fresh herbs and lemon for a super fresh, fragrant pilaf. Serve as a side dish with grilled proteins, stews, and more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 preserved lemon, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam the rice. In a medium sized pot, combine the rice, water, & half of the oil. Bring to a boil before lowering the heat, covering, & cooking on low for 15 minutes, or as directed on the packaging of your rice blend.
- Prep the lemon & herbs. While the rice cooks, mince the preserved lemon, parsley, and cilantro. Grate the garlic & squeeze the lemon juice. Whisk everything together with the oil in a bowl.
- Fluff the herbs & rice together. Once the rice is fully cooked, pour the lemon herb mixture over top & fluff everything together with a fork.
- Season to taste & serve. Taste the rice before seasoning with salt & pepper. Serve & enjoy.
Notes
Tip: Taste the rice before adding the herbs & lemon to make sure it’s fully cooked! If it needs more time, pop the lid on and continue to cook on low for another 5-10 minutes.
