French Gourmet Rice Blend

Our French Gourmet Rice Blend is a flavorful, earthy mix of rice, lentils and mushrooms. To create this dynamic blend, we combine the same premium mushrooms, French green lentils and long grain brown and Himalayan red rice we sell whole.

 16oz. Package

Recipe as shown in the Picture: Rustic Lentil-Rice Pilaf with Caramelized Onions

This elegant and subtle dish highlights the unique flavors and textures of our French Gourmet Blend, a medley of earthy rice, lentils and wild mushrooms. Complemented by sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions and a hint of white wine, this dish makes a great side for roast chicken or pork.

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 40 min

Total time: 45 min

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup French Gourmet Rice Blend

• 1 3/4 Cups Vegetable Stock

• 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt Flakes, divided

• 1/2 Cup Diced Super Red Sun-Dried Tomatoes

• 1 Tablespoon Butter

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

• 1 Onion, thinly sliced

• 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves, chopped

• 1/4 Cup Dry White Wine

Directions:

1. Combine French Gourmet Rice Blend, stock and 1/4 teaspoon salt in saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

2. While rice cooks, place sun-dried tomatoes in small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit 5 minutes, then drain. Set aside.

3. Heat butter and olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and deep golden-brown. Stir in reserved sun-dried tomatoes, thyme and wine, and cook, stirring constantly, until wine evaporates, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Fluff cooked French Gourmet Rice Blend with fork, and transfer to serving bowl. Add onion mixture, and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve hot.

Serve with chicken, pork, veal or beef

Toss with dried mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes

Use as stuffing for poultry

Combine 1 cup French Gourmet Blend and 1-3/4 cups water and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and let cook until tender, about 30 minutes.

Mild, earthy flavor

White, red, brown colors

Various shapes and sizes

Non-Perishable