Wild Rice Pecan Pilaf

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup wild rice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and minced
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 1/2 cup white mushroom, minced
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

1. In a medium-sized sauce pan, bring 2 quarts of water to a rapid boil.
2. Add the 1/2 tsp salt and the wild rice.
3. Boil uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the grains begin to pop open and the rice is tender.
4. Drain and set aside.
5. In a 10" skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
6. Add the carrot and saute for 1-2 minutes.
7. Add celery, mushrooms, and pecans.
8. Saute for just about 2 minutes more, stirring often.
9. Add the rice and saute until thoroughly combined.
10. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
11. Serves 4.

salt, wild rice, butter, carrot, celery, white mushroom, pecans, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/wild-rice-pecan-pilaf-117548 (may not work)