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Wild Rice with Spinach, Brussels Sprouts, Cipolline Onions, and Herb

A home-style Wild Rice with Spinach, Brussels Sprouts, Cipolline Onions, and Herb made with Spanish Onions, Butter, Water Salt And Pepper Bouquet Garni, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Chives. It takes about 2 hr 20 min and serves 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 4
• 4 tbsp
• 8 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 8
• 12
• 1 tbsp
• 1
• 1 bunch
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

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   TITLE: *Wild Rice with Spinach, Brussels Sprouts, Cipolline Onions, and Herb

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   Infused Caramelized Onion Broth.

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   Another grain, or pasta, could be substituted for the wild rice.

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   Serve as vegetarian entree or with chicken breast or fish.

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   Rinse 4 to 6 pieces of dried porcini mushroom.

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   Strain the soaking water and reserve.

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   IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN, saute the julienned onions in 4 tablespoons of the butter or lowfat cooking spray over medium heat for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until caramelized.

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   Add a little of mushroom broth to prevent burning.

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   Add the water (or combined water and mushroom broth) and simmer for 45 minutes.

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    Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and return to a medium saucepan.

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    Simmer until you have 3 cups broth.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper. (2 hrs)

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    WRAP the fresh herbs in a small piece of cheesecloth and secure to create a sachet.

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    Place in the hot onion broth and simmer for 1 or more minutes until the broth is scented and tasty.

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    Remove the sachet and discard.

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    Place the roasted cipolline and the Brussels in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper; reheat if necessary.

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    Place the remaining tablespoon butter and the shallot in a medium saute pan and sweat until translucent.

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    Add spinach and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until wilted.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Warm the wild rice with 1/4 cup of the onion broth and adjust salt and pepper.

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    ASSEMBLY: Place wild rice in large shallow bowl; spread it out.

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    Place the spinach leaves at four points, meeting in center of plate.

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    Arrange sprouts and cipolline onion around and spoon some of the caramelized onion broth on top of the vegetables until it resembles a chunky soup. pantry: *Wehani: A spectacular aromatic mahogany long grain with a savory musky nut-like flavor with great versatility and the ability to carry nearly any flavor profile well.

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    Excellent in stuffings, salads, side dishes, entrees, pilafs and some desserts.

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    URL:www.lundberg.com (1996) over: roast onion at 325F for 30 to 40 minutes, depending upon their size.

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    You can peel before or after roasting.

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    Set aside to cool.

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    Roughly chop.