Recipes for Brunch

Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch both in terms of time and the food that gets served. A brunch is the perfect way to entertain on long weekends when sleeping in is the 'in' thing to do.

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Mini Cheese and Wild Rice Frittatas Click to view recipe

Great for a midday or after-school snack, try giving your kids this tasty treat.
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Ingredients

8	eggs, beaten
1½	cups wild rice, cooked
½	cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
¼	cup green onion tops, sliced
4	slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½	teaspoon each salt and pepper
¼	cup sweet red pepper, diced, or 2-ounce jar diced pimientos, drained

Directions

Spray 3 dozen mini-muffin tins with vegetable oil spray. Preheat oven to 325 °F. In a bowl, combine ingredients. Spoon into pans. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until set. Remove from pans; serve warm.

Servings

Makes 36 servings.

Compliments of California Wild Rice Advisory Board :: www.cawildrice.com

Zucchini and Wild Rice Pancakes Click to view recipe

Wild rice is such a versatile whole grain that it can even be used in pancakes! Pancakes aren't just for breakfast anymore.
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Ingredients

½	pound zucchini, coarsely grated
1½	cups wild rice, cooked
1	clove garlic, minced
2	teaspoons lemon zest, grated
2	tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
½	teaspoon salt
2	eggs, beaten
2	tablespoons flour
1	tablespoon olive oil
	Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Place zucchini in several thicknesses of paper towels; squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, combine zucchini with next seven ingredients.

In a large non-stick skillet or griddle, heat ½ tablespoon oil over medium heat. Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter into skillet, about 4 inches apart, flattening each for form a 3-inch pancake.

Cook, turning once, until golden for about 15 minutes on each side. Transfer to plate; keep warm. With remaining oil and batter, cook remaining pancakes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Servings

Makes 4-6 servings.

Compliments of California Wild Rice Advisory Board :: www.cawildrice.com

Nutritional Values

Comparative Nutritional
Values of Wild Rice

Wild Rice is a very valuable food from a nutritional point of view. It is an excellent source of protein and these proteins are of a particular importance for our diet, as they contain all eight essential amino acids.
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Cooking Instructions

The Fine Art of
Preparing Wild Rice

Wild Rice is easy to prepare and can be a versatile addition to every chef's repertoire. Wild rice preparation is as simple as combining one part Wild Rice with three parts water!
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