Brown Rice Dressing
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this hearty and nutritious Brown Rice Dressing, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold, festive flavors. This recipe swaps traditional stuffing for fluffy, nutty brown rice simmered in rich chicken or vegetable broth, creating a lighter, gluten-free alternative. Sautéed onions, celery, and carrots combine with fragrant dried thyme and sage, while toasted pecans and sweet-tart dried cranberries add irresistible texture and flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this versatile dish can be served warm as a side or used as a flavorful stuffing for poultry. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, it’s an elegant, healthy addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups brown rice
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water and drain well.
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the brown rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the garlic, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the parsley, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish or use it as a stuffing for poultry. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3910 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.4 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1173 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
