Wild Rice Stuffing
Wild Rice Stuffing combines the earthy flavor of wild rice with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a mix of herbs and spices, creating a flavorful and satisfying side dish!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 344kcal
Ingredients
Rice
- 1 ½ cups (240 g) wild rice blend, rinsed, drained
- 3 cups (24 ounces / 720 g) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Stuffing
- 5 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup (117 g) walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup (55 g) dried cranberries
- ¼ cup (25 g) parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Rice
- To a large saucepan over medium heat, add rice, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 40-45 minutes, or until rice is cooked through. Remove from heat. Let steam for 10 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, continue with the recipe.
Stuffing
- To a large skillet over medium heat, add bacon. Cook until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pan and transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan and discard the rest.
- To the grease in the skillet, add onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Stir to combine. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add garlic, sage, and thyme. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Turn off the heat. Add the rice, bacon, walnuts, cranberries, and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
- Serve warm.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 344kcal