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    • Pecan-Lemon Wild Rice

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    Meats Side dish, Rice & grai 6 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 c Wild rice; uncooked
    3 c Chicken broth
    1 1/2 tb Lemon rind; divided
    1 tb Lemon juice
    1 tb Butter
    1/2 c Pecans; chop and toast
    3 tb Green onion; chopped
    1/4 c Fresh parsley; chopped

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Wash wild rice in 3 changes of hot water; drain. Combine broth, 2 1/4
teaspoons lemon rind, lemon juice, and butter in a medium saucepan. Bring
to a boil; stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 to 60 minutes or
until liquid is absorbed, and rice is tender. Stir in pecans, remaining 2
1/4 teaspoons lemon rind, green onions, and parsley.
Per serving: 185 Calories; 7g Fat (32% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 23g
Carbohydrate; 6mg Cholesterol; 806mg Sodium
Recipe by: Southern Living, September 92
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by shade <liveoak@polaris.net> on Mar 13, 1998

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