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15 Healthy Wild Rice Recipes

October 26, 2016 by Lindsay 4 Comments

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Looking for Healthy Wild Rice Recipes? Here are 15 protein-packed ways to use wild rice in dinner and side dish recipes!

Looking for Healthy Wild Rice Recipes? Here are 15 protein-packed ways to use wild rice in dinner and side dish recipes!

Hi Friends!

If you’ve been reading the blog lately, you may have noticed I’m on a bit of a wild rice kick. I’m not quite sure why, but I can’t seem to get enough of it lately. It’s so chewy and delicious, plus it’s packed with protein and fiber. And there’s something about fall that makes me want to use it in ALL the recipes!

In case you’re feeling the same way, I rounded up some wild rice recipes for you to try! Everything from salad to burgers so there’s bound to be something for everyone.

This Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffing is hearty enough for a meal but also makes a delicious side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Add this to your Thanksgiving menu this year!
Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffing
via The Lean Green Bean

This vegetarian Wild Rice Power Bowl is perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner. Customize the recipe with all your favorite ingredients!

With a little food prep, these make a super easy vegetarian lunch!
Wild Rice Power Bowl
via The Lean Green Bean

Crockpot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Slow Cooker Soups are perfect for colder weather!
Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
via Iowa Girl Eats

Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole with Butternut Squash

A well-balanced casserole full of protein and fall veggies!
Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole
via Well Plated

Pomegranate Kale & Wild Rice Salad

Add some gorgeous colors to your dinner table!
Pomegranate, Kale & Wild Rice Salad
via Pinch of Yum

Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries and Nuts

So much delicious crunch in this salad!
Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries & Nuts
via View From The Great Island

Caramelized Sweet Potato & Kale Fried Rice

A fall twist on fried rice!
Caramelized Sweet Potato & Kale Fried Wild Rice
via Iowa Girl Eats

Curried Sweet Potato & Wild Rice Burger

Add some rice to your next veggie burger!
Curry-Spiced Sweet Potato & Wild Rice Burger
via Ambitious Kitchen

Wild Rice Black Bean Burger

Freeze a batch of these for busy days!
Mushroom & Wild Rice Black Bean Burgers
via Wholefully

Sweet Potato & Wild Rice Salad

Put alllllllll the best toppings on your salad!
Roasted Sweet Potato & Wild Rice Salad
via Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Citrus & Wild Rice Salad

Combine juicy citrus with chewy wild rice and crunch nuts!
Citrus & Wild Rice Salad
via Recipe Runner

Wild Rice Salad

Experiment with flavorful dressings!
Wild Rice & Butternut Squash Salad with Maple Dressing
via Heartbeet Kitchen

Cranberry Wild Rice Bread

Throw your leftover cooked rice in a loaf of homemade bread!
Cranberry Wild Rice Bread
via Bourbon & Honey

Wild Rice with Apricots and Avocado

Mix wild rice with your favorite fruits for a unique salad.
Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Apricots & Avocado
via Healthy Seasonal Recipes

This Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Skillet recipe is the perfect dinner for a busy night. It's quick, healthy and packed with protein and vegetables.

Add it to a hearty skillet dinner!
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Skillet
via The Lean Green Bean

See any that look good? Pin this post for later so you can make them all!

Looking for Healthy Wild Rice Recipes? Here are 15 protein-packed ways to use wild rice in dinner and side dish recipes!

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Let’s chat!

Are you a wild rice fan? What’s your favorite recipe?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    October 26, 2016 at 5:44 AM

    I love the pop and texture of wild rice. It’s also full of flavor. Pinch of Yum’s recipe is one of my favs!

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  2. Liz - Meal Makeover Moms says

    October 26, 2016 at 7:48 AM

    I love your post…and I’m definitely going to try that butternut squash and wild rice salad. My kind of recipe! One of my favorite recipes (on MMM’s blog) is for a Wild Rice Summer Salad made with kale, pecans, bell peppers, and more. Everything but the kitchen sink 🙂

    Reply
  3. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    October 26, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    I think I pinned nearly every recipe on this list…! They all look so flavorful and perfect for dinners!

    Reply
  4. Sam says

    October 30, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    THANK YOU !!!!!
    I cannot tell you how much i love rice… white, brown, wild!!!! Although it can be a little boring so thanks for the new fresh ideas!
    Ill make sure to pin this!

    Reply

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