Description
Wild Rice, Almond, and Mushroom Stuffing is a deliciously hearty dish that combines nutty wild rice, crunchy toasted almonds, and savory mushrooms. This versatile stuffing makes a perfect accompaniment to holiday meals or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds (toasted)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook until golden brown (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in toasted almonds and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Combine cooked wild rice with the skillet mixture and add basil; mix gently.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg