Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup Bulgar wheat
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups wild rice, cooked
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add bulgar and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in celery and onion and cook for about 3 more minutes, or until just tender.
  • Stir in broth, cooked wild rice, parsley, pepper and if using dried, the basil and oregano.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms, walnuts and, if using fresh, the basil and oregano.
  • Transfer to a 2-QT baking dish with cover.
  • Cook, covered, for about 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • For Vegetarian do not use chicken broth.