Wild Rice Pilaf With Mushrooms And Pecans

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 ounces wild rice (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 lb orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 lb cremini mushroom, sliced
• 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 0.5 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• salt

Recipe

• 1 cook the wild rice according to package directions; transfer to a large bowl. meanwhile, in a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo until al dente; drain. add to the wild rice.
• 2 in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. add the pecans and sage and cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are toasted and the mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. stir in the peas and chickpeas. add the vegetable mixture to the orzo mixture; season with salt.