15 Healthy Wild Rice 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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Let’s chat!

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

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–