This beautiful side dish is hearty and pairs well with just about any entrée.
1 T. butter
1 T. olive oil
1⁄2 c. shallots, diced 1⁄ 4" x 1⁄4"
2 c. wild rice blend (Lundberg Wild Blend or similar)
2 t. Kosher salt
1⁄2 t. black pepper
4 c. veggie stock or water
1⁄2 c. almonds, toasted
2 T. chives, finely diced
2 T. Italian parsley, roughly chopped
Saute shallots with butter and olive oil for 2-3 minutes until translucent; add wild rice, salt and pepper; continue to toast rice for 3 minutes, until fragrant, making sure to stir and not burn the rice.
Add stock or water; bring rice mixture to a boil; reduce to a simmer; cover; cook for 40 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed.
Remove from heat; allow to sit covered for 10 minutes. Uncover; fluff rice with a fork. Add toasted almonds, chives and parsley.
Serve.