Ingredients
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½ cup wild rice
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1 cup orzo pasta
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3 tablespoons chopped red onion
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3 tablespoons dried currants
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2 tablespoons corn kernels, drained
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3 tablespoons diced yellow bell pepper
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3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
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3 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
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2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
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½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste
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2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
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1 ½ tablespoons honey
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¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
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¼ teaspoon minced garlic
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¼ cup canola oil
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
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Cook wild rice according to package directions until tender, but not mushy, 20 to 45 minutes, depending on variety of rice.
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Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork and continue to cook, uncovered, 5 minutes more. Spread in a shallow pan, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water until cold.
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Place chilled rice and orzo into a large bowl. Stir in onion, currants, corn, and bell peppers. Add 2 tablespoon basil, salt, and pepper.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon basil. Slowly whisk in canola and olive oils until emulsified. Stir dressing into rice-pasta mixture, adjust with salt and pepper, if desired. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 566 | Calories |
| 29g | Fat |
| 68g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 566 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 29g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
| Sodium 341mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 11g | 21% |
| Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium 34mg | 3% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 298mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
