Wild Rice Pilaf

Summary

Yield4
Prep Time45 minutes

Description

Perfect with turkey for the holiday season.

Ingredients

  • 2 T Butter
  • 1 c chopped celery
  • 1 c Chopped onion
  • 2 pk ( 4.3 oz. each) long-grain and wild rice mix
  • 1 cn (15 oz.) libby's whole kernel sweet corn, drained
  • 1 cn (8.5 oz.) libby’s peas and carrots, drained
  • 1⁄2 c cup toasted sliced almonds*

Instructions

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook about 5 minutes or until soft. Add rice, seasoning packet and amount of water specified on the box (omit butter). Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Add corn and peas and carrots; stir gently over medium heat until heated through. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds.

* To toast almonds, place on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven about 15 minutes or until golden brown.