Wild Rice and Basmati Pilaf with Sausage

• Kosher salt
• 3/4 cup wild rice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3/4 cup basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Freshly ground pepper

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the wild rice and cook until just tender, about 40 minutes; drain.
2. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
5. Pour off all but about 3 tablespoons of the drippings.
6. Add the leeks and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are just wilted, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the basmati rice and cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Add 1 1/3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
10. Remove from the heat and set aside, covered, 5 minutes.
11. Fluff the basmati rice with a fork, then stir in the prepared wild rice and the parsley.
12. Season with salt and pepper.
13. Photograph by Linda Pug

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