Spiced Apple and Mushroom Wild Rice Stew
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 2 apples peeled and chopped
- 8 ounce mushrooms sliced
- 4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chopped apples and sliced mushrooms to the pot.
- Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the wild rice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the stew rest for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider sautéing the mushrooms separately until they are golden brown before adding them to the stew. If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mash some of the apples during the cooking process. For added texture, consider topping the stew with toasted nuts or seeds.
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