Wild Rice Recipes

Stock up on recipes with wild rice for hearty dinner entrees and side dishes. Whether you’re craving meaty or vegetarian, seasoned or basic, these wild rice recipes will fit the bill.

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    Meaty Wild Rice Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    We celebrate Indigenous People's Day in October. Native Americans in Minnesota have been harvesting wild rice for several hundred years. To honor them, I make these wild rice meatballs. —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

    Sweet Potato Pilaf

    4 reviews

    The combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, asparagus and kale makes this simple Sweet Potato Kale Pilaf taste amazing! To save...


    How to Cook Wild Rice

    Want to add protein, fiber and flavor to your meals? Learn how to cook wild rice—the healthy grain you haven't...


    Is Wild Rice Healthy? Here’s the Scoop, According to a Nutritionist

    Is wild rice healthy? Absolutely! This native grain packs a powerful nutritional punch. Go grab a bowl and let's break...


    Wild Rice vs. Brown Rice vs. Quinoa—Which Is Best?

    Searching for the healthiest whole grain? Join us as we compare wild rice, brown rice and quinoa to discover which...

    Pressure-Cooker Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

    1 review

    This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. It's wonderful for lunch alongside a healthy salad or a...


    Slow-Cooked Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

    5 reviews

    This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

    Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls

    3 reviews

    This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so...


    Chicken & Wild Rice Strudels

    11 reviews

    I wanted the buttery crunch of layered pastry without the sweet filling of strudel. Using rotisserie chicken from the store,...


    Herbed Chicken with Wild Rice

    33 reviews

    My family is always very busy. With three kids involved in many different after-school and evening activities, it’s nice to...


    Wild Rice with Dried Blueberries

    I love the combination of rice and fruit, so this is a go-to Thanksgiving side dish at my house. I...

    Slow-Cooked Wild Rice

    1 review

    This recipe has become such a family heirloom that I asked my mother's permission before passing it along. It has...


    Cranberry Wild Rice Pilaf

    7 reviews

    This tender side dish is perfect for the holidays or any time you want to add a special touch. Dried...


    Wild Rice Casserole

    9 reviews

    The wild rice adds a wonderful flavor to this casserole. I like to serve it on special occasions. —Jann Marie...


    Wild Rice and Squash Pilaf

    1 review

    This pilaf is fantastic with fish or poultry and especially compatible with turkey. Since it's so colorful, I like to...


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    Turkey Wild Rice Soup

    46 reviews

    Creamy and comforting turkey wild rice soup is perfect for using up leftover turkey. Filled with tender turkey, nutty wild...

    Cornish Game Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing

    3 reviews

    These cornish game hens with wild rice stuffing are easier to make than they may seem. Follow the recipe as...


    Northwoods Wild Rice Salad

    3 reviews

    This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw that’s popular at church suppers. The wild rice has a...


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    Hoppin’ John

    14 reviews

    Serve up good food (and good luck) with hoppin' John, a southern staple made with beans and bacon.


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    Wild Rice Stuffing

    9 reviews

    This wild rice stuffing has a nutty, earthy flavor and a pleasant chewy texture. It pairs beautifully with a plate...


    No-Peek Chicken

    10 reviews

    Dear TikTok and Gen Z, thank you for reminding us about the no-peek chicken recipe of our youth.


    Cashew Rice Pilaf

    1 review

    This hearty dish will add pizazz to your plate with its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. I often serve...


    Wild Rice and Barley Soup Mix

    2 reviews

    Let loved ones warm up on frosty nights with this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup. Layered in pretty bow-tied jars, the mix...


    Wild Rice-Stuffed Pork Loin

    6 reviews

    This recipe features wild rice and apricot stuffing tucked inside a tender pork roast. —Kim Rubner, Worthington, Iowa


    Whole Wheat Wild Rice Bread

    In Manistique, Michigan, Bonnie Groh adds texture and subtle nutty flavor to homemade bread by mixing in nutritious wild rice....

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    Nutty Wild Rice Salad

    Wild rice is sensational in this chilled salad. The toasted almonds complement the nuttiness of the rice, while red wine...


    Wild Rice Soup

    41 reviews

    This wild rice soup is delicious and versatile, so you can easily make it, and then make it your own....


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    Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    136 reviews

    This easy chicken wild rice soup is hearty, cozy and comforting. Featuring leftover chicken and precooked rice, it's a total...


    Almond-Mushroom Wild Rice

    6 reviews

    The delightful combination of ingredients in this dish makes a perfect accompaniment for beef, poultry or pork. It's very flavorful...


    Cheesy Wild Rice Soup

    11 reviews

    We often eat easy-to-make soups when there's not a lot of time to cook. I replaced the wild rice in...


    Pheasant and Wild Rice

    1 review

    Everyone in my family hunts, so we have an abundance of game. This recipe also works well with wild turkey...