Oven-Roasted Minnesota Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf

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A hearty pilaf featuring nutty Minnesota wild rice combined with earthy mushrooms, roasted to develop deep flavors and tender textures. This American-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs Minnesota wild rice, cremini mushrooms, sliced, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse 1 cup Minnesota wild rice under cold water and drain.
  2. Step 2: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for 6 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and edges start to brown.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the rinsed wild rice, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Step 5: Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or foil and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Step 6: Remove from the oven, fluff the pilaf with a fork, and serve warm, garnished with extra thyme if desired.

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