This almond wild rice recipe is an easy, healthy, 6-ingredient side dish that pairs well with just about any main dish! Learn how to cook wild rice that's so delicious even kids love it!
Add wild rice, water and salt to a medium saucepan and cook according to package instructions. (Note: it usually takes around 45 minutes to cook wild rice, so plan accordingly).
Once the rice has finished cooking, add butter onion and garlic to a large nonstick pan and sauté for 1 minute until butter is melted.
Add almonds and cook until the almonds and onions just begin to brown (about 2 minutes).
Salted butter. unsalted butter or olive oil can be used in place of salted butter.
Onion. Many varieties of onion can be used including sweet onions, yellow onions and red onions.
Minced Garlic. jarred or fresh minced garlic both work well in this recipe.
Slivered almonds. Use blanched, slivered almonds for the best texture and taste. You can also use sliced almonds. If you are allergic to almonds you can substitute another nut, or leave them out.
Store/FreezeStore leftover rice in an airtight contianer in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.