Makes 5 servings
2-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 green onions sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup sliced almonds , toasted
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
3 tablespoons sesame seeds , toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 . In a large saucepan , bring the water , rice and soy sauce to a boil . Teduce heat ; cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until rice is tender .
2 . Meanwhile , in a small skillet , saute onions in butter until tender . Stir in the remaining ingredients ; heat through . Remove from the heat . Drain rice if necessary . Stir onion into mixture .
Your family will go nuts for this wild rice side dish and it's hearty crunchy . Served warm , this rice packed a zesty bite .
