Saskatchewan Wild Rice With Mushrooms and Bacon

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1

Saskatchewan Wild Rice With Mushrooms and Bacon - A Hearty and Healthy Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-3

Calories

398

Sugar

Fat

15g

Saskatchewan Wild Rice With Mushrooms and Bacon is a nutritious and delicious one-pot meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner on a cold night. This hearty dish features wild rice, which is native to North America and known for its nutty flavor and chewy texture. Wild rice is a whole grain that contains more protein, fiber, and nutrients than other types of rice. Combined with bacon and mushrooms, this flavorful dish is a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make and packed with nutrition.

Instructions

1.	Rinse wild rice in a fine-mesh strainer and set aside.
2.	Cook bacon in a medium saucepan over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3.	Add mushrooms to the bacon drippings and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
4.	Add chicken bouillon and wild rice to the mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 45-50 minutes or until the rice is tender.
5.	Stir in the sliced green onions and crispy bacon. Serve hot.

PROS

This meal is hearty and flavorful.
Wild rice is a good source of protein, dietary fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.

Mushrooms are low in calories and high in antioxidants and vitamins.

Bacon adds a savory and smoky flavor to the dish.

CONS

Wild rice takes longer to cook than white rice or brown rice.

Bacon is high in sodium and saturated fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Wild rice is gluten-free and low in fat, but high in fiber, protein, and essential nutrients such as magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
Mushrooms are a low-calorie food that’s high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Eating mushrooms may help boost immunity and reduce inflammation.

	2 slices bacon , diced
	1/2 cup mushroom , sliced
	1/2 cup wild rice
	1 1/3 cups chicken bouillon ( see note )
	2 green onions , sliced