Chippewa Wild Rice Casserole

From coast to coast, celebrity chefs are going "wild" creating fresh, new dishes with a unique grain . . . wild rice. With its enticing blend of smoky, nutty flavors Author: Chef John Schumacher, Schumacher's New Prague Hotel, New Prague, MN.

Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 308

Ingredients:
1 cup wild rice
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup butter


Directions:
Combine wild rice, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, shallots, bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce in 2 quart casserole. Add broth, dot with butter, cover and bake in 325°F oven until rice is tender and liquid in absorbed (about 1 1/2 hours). Makes 6 servings.


Source: Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council