Wild Riceand-Sage Stuffing with Crunchy Croutons

Name: Wild Riceand-Sage Stuffing with Crunchy Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 8 slices whole-grain gluten-free bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 large white onion, diced (2 cups); 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cups wild rice; 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Coat 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
3
Toast walnuts in dry skillet over medium heat 5 minutes, or until fragrant, shaking skillet often.
4
Set aside.
5
Toss bread cubes with 21/2 Tbs.
6
oil, salt, and pepper in bowl.
7
Transfer to baking sheet, and bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Set aside, and keep oven on.
9
Heat remaining 2 Tbs.
10
oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
11
Add onion, and cook 12 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
12
Add garlic, and saute 2 minutes.
13
Add broth, and bring to a boil.
14
Stir in wild rice, and return to a boil.
15
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 40 minutes.
16
Stir in toasted walnuts, and simmer, covered, 10 minutes more.
17
Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
18
Spread in prepared baking dish, and bake 10 to 20 minutes, or until beginning to brown and crisp on top.
19
Serve sprinkled with croutons and tarragon.

1449

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 8 slices whole-grain gluten-free bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 4 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, divided, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Wild Riceand-Sage Stuffing with Crunchy Croutons falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!