Wild Rice and Mushrooms Southern Style Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper (red or green), finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves (fresh or dried)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)