wild rice
noun
: a tall aquatic North American perennial grass (Zizania aquatica) that yields an edible grain
also
: the grain
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Add the onion, carrots, celery, thyme, wild rice blend and stock.
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Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
These treaty rights can only be maintained if water is healthy enough to support fish populations and wild rice beds, and wetlands are an important part in keeping waters clean.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Salad with Pistachio Salsa Verde Hearty ingredients like salmon, wild rice, and black quinoa make this salad far from boring. 9 of 17Annabelle Breakey Vegetable Minestrone This minestrone has pumped-up flavors, thanks to a variety of vegetables and legumes and a parmesan rind.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Jan. 2023
Today, the menu has expanded to include tortas, burritos, nachos and fillings like lobster, filet mignon and yams with wild rice.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024
It's packed with healthful veggies and wild rice for dinner that's good for both the soul and the body.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2023
Common ones include oatmeal, whole wheat flour, farro, quinoa, barley, bulgur, and brown, black, red and wild rice, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
The new state seal features a loon amid wild rice, to replace the image of a Native American riding off into the sunset while a white settler plows his field with a rifle at the ready.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2024
Nutty wild rice goes well with pheasant, and the sweetness of the grapes is a pleasant contrast to the birds’ gaminess.
—Taryn White, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2023
Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
These treaty rights can only be maintained if water is healthy enough to support fish populations and wild rice beds, and wetlands are an important part in keeping waters clean.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Salad with Pistachio Salsa Verde Hearty ingredients like salmon, wild rice, and black quinoa make this salad far from boring. 9 of 17Annabelle Breakey Vegetable Minestrone This minestrone has pumped-up flavors, thanks to a variety of vegetables and legumes and a parmesan rind.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Jan. 2023
Today, the menu has expanded to include tortas, burritos, nachos and fillings like lobster, filet mignon and yams with wild rice.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024
It's packed with healthful veggies and wild rice for dinner that's good for both the soul and the body.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2023
Common ones include oatmeal, whole wheat flour, farro, quinoa, barley, bulgur, and brown, black, red and wild rice, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
The new state seal features a loon amid wild rice, to replace the image of a Native American riding off into the sunset while a white settler plows his field with a rifle at the ready.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2024
Nutty wild rice goes well with pheasant, and the sweetness of the grapes is a pleasant contrast to the birds’ gaminess.
—Taryn White, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2023
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