Brown Rice, Basil, and Gruyere Garden Stuffing Recipe

Name: Brown Rice, Basil, and Gruyere Garden Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups long grain brown rice; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices; 2 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 12 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups shredded gruyere or 2 cups swiss cheese; ½ cup chopped fresh basil; 1 ½ teaspoons salt, to taste; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste; ½ cup turkey broth or ½ cup chicken broth (optional)

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups long grain brown rice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
12 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shredded gruyere or 2 cups swiss cheese
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 ½ teaspoons salt, to taste
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste
½ cup turkey broth or ½ cup chicken broth (optional)

1
Bring a big pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add in the brown rice; lower the heat to medium.
3
Boil, uncovered, for about 35 minutes or until the rice is barely tender.
4
Drain rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water.
5
Transfer rice to a large mixing bowl.
6
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, let the butter melt.
7
Add in the onion, zucchini, carrots, celery, red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic.
8
Cover and cook about 10-12 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent and veggies are barely tender; stir often.
9
Transfer the veggies into the mixing bowl with the rice; stir to mix.
10
Add in the cheese and basil; stir to mix.
11
Add in salt and pepper; stir to combine.
12
Transfer mixture to a lightly buttered casserole dish.
13
Drizzle with broth; cover and bake in a 350 over for about 30 minutes.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups long grain brown rice, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice, Basil, and Gruyere Garden Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brown Rice, Basil, and Gruyere Garden Stuffing

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