Wild Rice and Basmati Pilaf with Sausage

Name: Wild Rice and Basmati Pilaf with Sausage
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters basmati rice; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 227 grams sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 6 servings Kosher salt; 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 6 servings Freshly ground pepper; 177 milliliters wild rice

Wild Rice and Basmati Pilaf with Sausage might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 348 calories, 11g of protein, and 17g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up basmati rice, rice, thyme, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the wild rice and cook until just tender, about 40 minutes; drain. Set aside and cover to keep warm.

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Wild Rice

Water

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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.

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Wooden Spoon

Pour off all but about 3 tablespoons of the drippings.

Add the leeks and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are just wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the basmati rice and cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Basmati Rice