Herbed Wild Rice

Wild rice is actually not rice at all. It’s a long-grain marsh grass that has a chewy texture and delicious, nutty flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups wild rice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh marjoram
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse wild rice well under cold running water. Drain well, and set aside.
2. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in wild rice, reduce to a simmer, and cook until wild rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
3. Drain wild rice, transfer it to a bowl, and stir in olive oil, parsley, and marjoram. Season with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature or chilled.