Wild Rice Stuffing With Dried Cherries And Toasted Pecans Recipe

Name: Wild Rice Stuffing With Dried Cherries And Toasted Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, divided; 2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 1 large); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 3 cups water; 2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked wild rice; 2 cups uncooked long-grain brown rice; 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled turnip; 1/3 cup finely chopped celery; 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot; 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/2 cup chopped dried sweet cherries; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 1 large)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3 cups water
2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups uncooked long-grain brown rice
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled turnip
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup chopped dried sweet cherries
2 green onions, thinly sliced

1
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; swirl to coat. Add leek, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 3 cups water, chicken broth, and wild rice; cover. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in brown rice; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
3
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter over high heat in a large skillet; swirl to coat. Add turnip, celery, carrot, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
4
Combine rice mixture, turnip mixture, pecans, cherries, and onions in a large bowl. Spoon stuffing into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Cover with foil; bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

960

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/4 cup butter, divided, 2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 1 large), 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice Stuffing With Dried Cherries And Toasted Pecans 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.

Wild Rice Stuffing With Dried Cherries And Toasted Pecans

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