Wild Rice and Corn Sauté

This Wild Rice and Corn Sauté is a hearty, colorful side dish packed with earthy mushrooms, sweet corn, tart cranberries, and nutty wild rice. It's an easy, wholesome recipe that comes together with simple ingredients. Whether you're serving it alongside chicken, beef, pork, or enjoying it as a light vegetarian meal, this versatile dish is sure to become a favorite.

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Wild Rice and Corn Sauté

Why You'll Love This Wild Rice and Corn Sauté Recipe

• Easy side dish made with wholesome, everyday ingredients

• Great make-ahead recipe for meal prep and busy weeknights

• Naturally packed with vegetables, whole grains, and fiber

• Sweet cranberries perfectly balance the savory mushrooms and garlic

• Pairs beautifully with chicken, pork, beef, turkey, or seafood

• Elegant enough for holiday dinners but simple enough for everyday meals

• One skillet keeps cleanup quick and easy

• Budget-friendly recipe that feeds a crowd

• Vegetarian-friendly and easy to adapt for different diets

• Delicious warm, at room temperature, or reheated the next day

  
  

Cooking Tips & Tricks

• Avoid overcrowding the mushrooms so they brown instead of steaming

• Sauté the garlic briefly to prevent it from burning and becoming bitter

• Taste and adjust the seasoning after the rice is added since rice absorbs salt

• Garnish with fresh scallions just before serving to add color and a fresh burst of flavor

Wild Rice and Corn Sauté Recipe

Prep:  15 mins. | Cook:  30 mins. | Serves:  8

Ingredients:

• 2 T olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 c. mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

• 2 c. cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

• ½ c. dried cranberries

• ½ c. corn (fresh or frozen)

• 2 c. cooked wild rice

• Salt/pepper to taste

• 4 T. scallions, finely sliced (about 3)

Let's Get Started!

1. Cook rice according to package instructions

2. While rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet.

3. Add in onions and sauté until tender.  Then add in garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.

4. Add in mushrooms, dried cranberries and corn, cook on medium heat until completely hot.

5. Season mixture with salt and pepper, then taste to adjust seasonings.

6. Remove from the heat and garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately.