Wild rice is an excellent source of essential nutrients that gives the body a boost of energy and promotes strong bone health. If the health benefits aren't enough, you should also know that it also happens to be absolutely delicious! Wild rice is a much heartier option than simple white rice and adds a layer of flavor that you just don't get anywhere else.
If you're ready to try your hand at a delicious wild rice vegetarian dish, then you are going to absolutely love these dinner ideas. Check out these recipes for inspiration. Your weekly dinner plan will never be the same again!
1. Corn chowder (h/t TheVegDudes) Corn chowder never tasted so good! This hearty alternative includes all the delicious flavor you love, but the wild rice makes this dish even more filling. It's a perfect meal for the colder temperatures.
2. Three bean wild rice salad (h/t Mom on Timeout) This colorful dish is the perfect side to your next meal. The spicy jalapeno brings just enough heat to this refreshingly tasty recipe.
3. Harvest wild rice skillet (h/t Pinch of Yum)This is an excellent option when you are short on time, but still want to serve your family something tasty and nutritious. Plus, it's a one-skillet meal so cleanup is a breeze!
4. Wild rice-stuffed squash (h/t Tasty Kitchen) Stuffed squash is always a great vegetarian dinner idea, but wild rice, cranberries, and pecans takes this recipe to the next level. This is a great vegetarian meal that is sure to impress. It's almost too pretty to eat!
5. Wild rice no-meatloaf (h/t Pure Ella) Wild rice no-meatloaf is a satisfying dish that you don't even have to be vegetarian to love! It's packed full of hearty deliciousness and is loaded with the protein your body needs to thrive.
6. Curried quinoa and wild rice savory cakes (h/t Lisa's Kitchen) This dish is the perfect blend of crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside. Everybody will line up for seconds once they sink their teeth into this tasty cake.
7. Herbed wild rice with mushrooms (h/t Fork in the Kitchen) This earthy blend of wild rice and mushrooms is just what you need after a long day. It's quick and simple and packed full of delicious taste.
8. Winter kale and wild rice salad (h/t Recipe Runner) If you want a simple and refreshing meal then this salad is absolutely perfect All the ingredients blend nicely and create an amazing flavor that you simply don't have with most salads. This vibrantly colorful salad is packed full of veggies that everybody can appreciate.
