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Wild rice with mushrooms in a pottery bowl

Vintage 1970 Budget-Friendly Mushroom Wild Rice Recipe

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This budget-friendly 1970s mushroom wild rice recipe uses canned mushrooms and packaged rice to create an elegant side dish perfect for family dinners or potluck gatherings.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup packaged wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice)
  • 1 (6-ounce) can (1 1/3 cups) sliced or whole mushrooms, drained with liquid reserved
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (4 5/8-ounce) package (1 1/3 cups) precooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Instructions

  1. Cook the wild rice: Prepare the packaged wild rice according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Prepare mushroom liquid: Drain the canned mushrooms, reserving the liquid in a measuring cup. Add enough water to the mushroom liquid to measure 1⅓ cups total.
  3. Heat mushroom mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the drained mushrooms and the mushroom liquid mixture. Add salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add precooked rice: Use the mushroom liquid mixture as the cooking liquid for the precooked rice. Add the precooked rice to the saucepan and heat according to package directions, typically 5-7 minutes.
  5. Combine everything: Add the drained wild rice and butter to the saucepan with the mushroom-rice mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Final heating: Cover the saucepan and heat briefly over low heat, about 2-3 minutes, just until everything is warmed through and the butter has melted completely.
  7. Serve: Fluff with a fork and serve hot. This dish pairs beautifully with roast chicken, pork chops, or beef tenderloin.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Protein: 5g
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