Wild Rice Pilaf with Turkey Bacon: A Healthy Cozy Delight
A delightful wild rice pilaf that’s both healthy and comforting, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
- 1 cup wild rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot, and sauté until tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add wild rice, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Stir in chopped bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Wild Rice Pilaf, Healthy Recipe, Cozy Meal