Corn & wild rice saute

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1ounceSun-dried tomatoes
1teaspoonOlive oil
2clovesGarlic, minced
2eachesShallots, minced
½cupVegetable stock
1cupFresh corn kernels
2cupsCooked wild rice
4eachesPlum tomatoes, chopped
3tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar, or more
Salt and pepper
¼cupOpal or basil, chopped
1cupBoiling water.

Directions

Steep the sun-dried tomatoes in the boiling water for 10 minutes.

Drain, squeeze dry, and coarsley chop. In a medium-size skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Saute the garlic and shallot until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and tomatoes and heat through, about 4 minutes. Add 3 tb. of the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the basil. Serve warm or at room temperature. If serving at room temperature, taste after dish sets, as additional vinegar may be needed, add it 1 ts. at a time.

"Great Good Food" by Julee Rosso. Posted by Carolyn Shaw