Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
5.33 cup

Frozen peas

thawed

2 cup

Half-and-half

5.33 tbsp

Butter

softened

1 l

Wild rice

cooked

2 cup

Chickpeas

cooked

2 cup

Feta cheese

crumbled

1 qt

Greek Vinaigrette

5.33 cup

Radicchio leaves

oven roasted until crisp

5.33 cup

Pea shoot greens

Step 1
~3 min

Thaw frozen peas.

Step 2
~3 min

Soften butter.

Step 3
~3 min

Cook wild rice according to package directions.

Step 4
~3 min

Cook chickpeas (if not pre-cooked).

Step 5
~3 min

Oven roast radicchio leaves until crisp.

Step 6
~3 min

Puree thawed peas, half-and-half, and softened butter in a blender until smooth.

Step 7
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine cooked wild rice, cooked chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, and Greek vinaigrette.

Step 8
~3 min

Spoon about 3 oz of pea puree onto each plate.

Step 9
~3 min

Top each serving with about 1-1/4 cups of the rice mixture.

Step 10
~3 min

Garnish each serving with 1/3 cup of oven roasted radicchio leaves and 1/3 cup of pea shoots.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast the wild rice before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor.

Add toasted nuts (walnuts, pecans) for extra crunch.

Make the salad ahead of time, but add the radicchio and pea shoots just before serving to prevent them from wilting.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead, but add greens right before serving

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pair with grilled salmon or chicken.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled salmon
Roasted chicken
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Modern American cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Summer picnics

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Summer
Picnic
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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