Wild Rice With Amethyst Onions

* Exported from MasterCook *

WILD RICE WITH AMETHYST ONIONS

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Side dish
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Wild rice
2 c -- water, boiling;
plus more
-as needed
4 c Red onions -- cut into 1/2-in
-pieces
1 c -- water
3 tb Red wine vinegar
2 tb Olive oil
pn Salt

Place wild rice in a large heavy pot with 2 cups
boiling water; cover and let sit about 30 minutes;
drain.

Place onions in heavy skillet or soup pot. Add 1 cup
water, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon
olive oil; cover. Bring to a boil, lower heat and
simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until onions are rosy pink
and tender. Remove from heat and let onions cool in
pan for a few minutes. Drain onions, reserving liquid.

Combine reserved liquid with water tomeasure 2 1/2
cups; add to drained wild rice with apinch of salt.
Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer over very low heat
for 45 to 55 minutes, until rice is tender but chewy.
Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes. Drain any excess
liquid.

Combine cooked ricewith simmered onions and toss. Ad
additional red wine vinegar, olive oil or salt to
taste. Serves 6.

Per serving: 116 cal; 3 g prot; 2 g fat; 20g carb; 0
chol; 326 mg sod; 1 g fiber; vegan

Source: Vegetarian Times, Jan 94/MM by DEEANNE



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