13 Wild Rice Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again

Christopher Testani

The nuttiness and distinctive texture of wild rice make it one of the most versatile, satisfying grains out there. Whether you’re cooking an herb-packed side of wild rice tabbouleh or a chicken and wild rice casserole, you’ll find all of these recipes deeply satisfying.

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Wild Rice Salad with Beets, Grapes and Pecans

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This wild rice dish from Food & Wine's Justin Chapple will be the prettiest and brightest-tasting side dish on the Thanksgiving table, but it's equally good any time of the year.

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Wild Rice with Roasted Cauliflower and Nuts

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This elegant dish would be a welcome accompaniment to a simple roast chicken.

Roasted Cauliflower and Quinoa with Candied Walnuts

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Wild Rice Tabbouleh

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Using wild rice instead of the traditional bulgur wheat makes this an easy gluten-free version of the classic Middle Eastern salad.

Seared Tofu Tabbouleh

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Herbed Wild Rice Salad

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Even though wild rice has long been thought of as a wintry dish, this salad is a great way to get whole grains on the table during the warmer months, while using up your garden herbs.

Herbed Brown Rice Salad with Corn, Fava Beans and Peas

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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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Chef Gavin Kaysen of Spoon and Stable in Minneapolis updates this classic Minnesota flavor combo with fresh herbs, tender Swiss chard and an aromatic mushroom gravy. The dish is perfect for potlucks since it can be baked a day ahead.

Easy Chicken Potpie Casserole

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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Amanda Johnson uses leftover chicken or turkey, and wild rice harvested nearby, to make this lovely soup.

Chicken Soup with Rosemary Matzo Balls

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Hunter's Stew with Braised Beef and Wild Rice

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David Ansel makes this stew with venison and venison stock, but it's equally delicious prepared with beef chuck. The meat is slowly braised in Madeira to bring out its rich flavor, then it's combined with beef-based broth and nutty, slightly crunchy wild rice.

Beef Stew with Dill

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Wild Rice with Roasted Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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For this wild rice dish you can roast the fennel a few days in advance--it will only get more flavorful.

Fennel-and-Grapefruit-Rubbed Snapper

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Wild Rice Salad with Marcona Almonds

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You can add a dash of smoked paprika (pimenton) and some shaved Manchego cheese to add more Spanish flair to this wild rice salad.

Marcona Almond Blondies

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Mediterranean Wild Rice with Olives and Tomatoes

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This wild rice dish can be thrown together using simple pantry ingredients.

Farfalle with Green Tomatoes, Black Olives and Basil

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Tortilla Soup with Wild Rice

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Wild rice is a healthy and earthy addition to this hearty tortilla soup.

Green Tortilla Soup

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Wild Rice and Golden Beet Salad 

Eric Wolfinger

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Carissa Mondavi steams the golden beets gently to preserve their color and toothsomeness before tossing with nutty wild rice. Roasted leeks, walnuts, and a chive-and-Champagne vinaigrette complete this simple spring salad.

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Braised Chicken Thighs with Apples and Wild Rice

Christopher Testani

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Erick Harcey, one of Minneapolis’ most celebrated chefs, serves this braised chicken with his supreme riff on Rice-A-Roni. Tart Granny Smith apples and cider vinegar not only tenderize the chicken thighs but also act as the base for the incredible sauce.

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13 Wild Rice Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again

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Wild Rice Salad with Beets, Grapes and Pecans

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Wild Rice with Roasted Cauliflower and Nuts

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Wild Rice Tabbouleh

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Herbed Wild Rice Salad

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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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Hunter's Stew with Braised Beef and Wild Rice

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Wild Rice with Roasted Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Wild Rice Salad with Marcona Almonds

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Mediterranean Wild Rice with Olives and Tomatoes

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Tortilla Soup with Wild Rice

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Wild Rice and Golden Beet Salad

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Braised Chicken Thighs with Apples and Wild Rice

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