Wild Rice Broccoli Pilaf This colorful, crunchy side dish will complement any meat or poultry entree! Or, top this with grated cheese to make wild rice broccoli au gratin. 10 cups California wild rice, cooked 1½ cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 6 cups mushrooms, sliced 3 quarts broccoli flowerettes 2¼ cups walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 cups butter 1½ tablespoon salt 1½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions Cook wild rice and prepare red pepper, mushrooms, broccoli and walnuts. Melt butter in a large skillet and stir in salt and pepper. Add broccoli and stir-fry 1 minute, add red pepper, mushrooms and walnuts and stir-fry 1 more minute. Add cooked wild rice and continue to cook, stirring gently until wild rice is heated through. Do not overcook. Adjust seasonings if desired. Makes 50 servings. Compliments of California Wild Rice Advisory Board :: www.cawildrice.com