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Wild Rice with Roasted Peppers and Toasted Almonds

3.5

(10)

Nutty wild rice pairs nicely with turkey, and the addition of roasted red peppers makes the dish visually stunning.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 3/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 pound shallots (about 4 medium), thinly sliced crosswise into rounds
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups wild rice (11 ounces), rinsed and drained
3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (28 fluid ounces)
3 1/2 cups water
2 red bell peppers
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup sliced almonds with skins (3 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook shallots and garlic in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until it releases a nutty aroma, about 3 minutes. Add broth and water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender (grains will split open), about 1 1/4 hours.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, preheat broiler.

    Step 3

    Halve bell peppers lengthwise, then discard stems and seeds. Put peppers, cut sides down, in 1 layer in an oiled shallow baking pan. Broil 2 inches from heat until charred and softened, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and let steam 15 minutes. Peel, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

    Step 4

    Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then add almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, 5 to 8 minutes.

    Step 5

    Remove rice from heat and drain well, then return to pot. Stir in salt, pepper, red peppers, almonds, and vinegar. Transfer to a serving dish.

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