Wild Rice

Description

Wild rice is a wonderfully balanced food source, providing a healthy mix of protein and fiber. What’s more, it’s also relatively low in calories. One micronutrient abundant in wild rice is Manganese. Manganese is an antioxidant, and plays a role in keeping the mitochondria in your cells healthy.

Wild rice has a stronger taste than other varieties of rice. “Planty,” “grass-ish,” and “rustic” are all very untechnical ways of describing its flavor. The flavor is not so strong, however, that it overtakes a dish. It is also chewier than other varieties of rice, especially white rice.