A Bowl of Crunchy Wild Rice with Balsamic Mushrooms.

Crunchy Wild Rice with Honey Balsamic Mushrooms

This delicious crunchy wild rice made with balsamic mushrooms and onions is the perfect side dish to serve with any meal. It’s simple to make, full of flavor, and a nutritious way to pack in veggies and whole grains into your week.

This dish stars California-grown Wild Rice and comes to us from our friend Gal of @somethingnutritious in partnership with USA Rice and the California Wild Rice Advisory Board.

  • Servings
    6
  • Serving Size
    1 bowl
  • Prep Time
    10 min
  • Cook Time
    60 min
  • Total Time
    1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup California-grown Wild Rice blend
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth 
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced in half then into strips
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ⅓ cup sliced toasted almonds
  • fresh parsley, chopped 
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt & pepper

Directions

  • Add the rice to a pot with a pinch of salt and the water. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer for about 25 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Set aside and let cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Transfer the rice to a parchment lined sheet-pan and drizzle with two tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Mix together to coat evenly then flatten the rice onto the sheet-pan.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until browned and crisp, flipping the rice halfway. 
  • While the rice bakes, heat a skillet on medium heat with the remaining two tbsp of olive oil. 
  • Add in the sliced onion and saute on medium heat for 8-10 minutes, tossing every couple of minutes.
  • Add in the mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes. 
  • Pour in the balsamic, honey and salt & pepper. Cook on medium/low for another 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  • Once the rice is crisp, add the mushrooms and onions to a serving bowl and top with the crispy rice, almonds and chopped parsley. **If you plan to prepare this in advance and serve later, I suggest mixing the rice and veggies right before serving. 
  • Serve right away for best results.