Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 1
Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing Recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas
in Side-dish

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 10 min

Ready In

1 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
4 cups cubed day-old French bread
1/2 cup butter
1 large onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , minced
3 cups fresh mushrooms , sliced
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves , crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup broth , from giblet boil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
280
Sugar
3g
Fat
20g
If you are looking for a delicious, gluten-free, and vegan stuffing recipe for the holidays, this Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing Recipe is perfect for you. Packed with flavorful herbs, fresh mushrooms, crunchy pecans, and nutty wild rice. This stuffing is sure to satisfy everyone's tastebuds. Serve it with your turkey, ham or tofu roast - everyone at the table will devour this dish. Plus, it can easily be made ahead of time and gently reheated before serving.

Instructions

1.Rinse wild rice. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and discard excess liquid.
2.Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet. Bake until dry and slightly crisp, about 10 minutes.
3.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until mushrooms release their liquid and become tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
4.Add sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
5.Add chicken broth; cook and stir for another minute or two until the mixture is hot. Add cooked wild rice, bread cubes, and pecans; stir well.
6.Spoon the mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake until heated through, about 45-50 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

PROS

This Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
It is packed with vegetables and has a nice nutty flavour due to the wild rice and pecans in the stuffing.
It is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

CONS

This dish takes a bit of preparation time to assemble, but the outcome is worth it.
It should not be overcooked, or the bread will become mushy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Wild rice is high in fiber, antioxidants, and important nutrients such as minerals and vitamins. Mushrooms are low in calories and high in fiber with a low glycemic index. Pecans are packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein. This dish is low in cholesterol and saturated fats.

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