Woodstock wild rice

 
                            Woodstock Wild Rice
 
 Recipe By     : Farewell to Fat, Richard Simmons, page 158
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:55
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   14 1/2  ounces        fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
    1      cup           water
      1/2  cup           wild rice
      1/2  cup           white rice
    1 1/2  cups          sliced fresh mushrooms
    1      clove         garlic -- minced
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
           pinch         saffron or turmeric
      1/2  cup           chopped green onions
                         --green and white parts
      1/4  cup           chopped fresh parsley
    2      teaspoons     grated lemon zest
                         strips of lemon zest
                         flat-leaf Italian parsley sprigs
 
 1. In medium saucepan bring chicken broth and water to boil over medium
 heat. Add wild rice. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 25 minutes.
 
 2. Uncover. Add white rice, mushrooms, garlic, salt, and saffron.  Bring to
 boil again.  Cover. Simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of
 liquid is absorbed.
 
 3. Remove from heat.  Stir in green onion and parsley. Cover and let stand
 10 minutes.  Just before serving, stir in lemon zest. Garnish with strips
 of lemon zest and sprigs of parsley.
 
 Nutrient Value per Serving: 183 calories, 6 g protein, 1 g fat (3% from
 fat) 39 g carbohydrate, 559 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol.
 
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