Wild Rice and Mushrooms (DrWeil.com)


Whole grains, such as brown rice, quinoa and oats, are a far better source
of energy than the hunks of meat most Americans expect in the center of
their plates. Grains supply complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins,
minerals and fiber - all wrapped up in tasty packages. Wild rice is a
delicious grain that isn't really rice at all. It's actually a long-grain
marsh grass that grows wild in the Great Lakes area and is cultivated
commercially in California and the Midwest. We mix wild rice with
mushrooms and chopped nuts for a combination of colors, textures and
luxuriant flavors. When you use wild rice, be sure to wash it thoroughly
first. Set it in a bowl, cover it with water and let the debris float to
the surface so you can pour it off. Don't cook it too long or you'll get
starchy, wimpy grains that have lost much of their flavor.

1 cup dried porcini or shiitake mushrooms
2 1/2 cups water, approximately
1 cup wild rice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt or natural soy sauce to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Soak the dried mushrooms in water to cover until they are soft. Squeeze
them out, reserving liquid, and slice. Wash the wild rice in cold water
and place in pot with the mushroom-soaking liquid (minus any sediment) and
enough additional cold water to total 2 cups. Add the orange juice,
sherry and carrots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30
minutes. Add mushrooms and continue cooking until rice is tender and all
the liquid is absorbed. Add the chopped parsley and salt or soy sauce to
taste. Stir in the finely chopped nuts (black walnuts, pecans or
filberts).


Serves 6

Nutrients Per Serving Calories: 147.7 Protein: 3.9 grams Fat: 6.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams Monounsat Fat: 3.8 grams Polyunsat Fat: 1.7
grams Carbohydrate: 18.1 grams Fiber: 2.4 grams Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Vitamin A: 1,798.0 IU Vitamin E: 0.5 mg/IU Vitamin C: 13.8 mg Calcium:
13.0 mg Magnesium: 36.1 mg


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