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Wild and Brown Rice with Toasted Pecans

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  • 1/3 cup wild rice
  • 11’/3 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives or minced parsley

Preparation time | 10 minutes

Cooking time | 50 minutes

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Bring a large saucepan of unsalted water to a boil over moderate heat. Add the wild rice and boil uncovered for 15 minutes. Add the brown rice and boil 20 minutes more. Drain,

2. Meanwhile, scatter the pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.

3. Transfer the rice to a steamer or colander Set over boiling water in a large saucepan, cover, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Transfer the rice to a warm serving bowl and stir in the butter, pecans, salt,

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