Brown Rice Turkey Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this wholesome and flavor-packed Brown Rice Turkey Stuffing! This recipe combines the nutty goodness of brown rice with tender ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, and the bold, aromatic flavors of fresh sage, thyme, and parsley. Sweet pops of dried cranberries and the optional crunch of toasted slivered almonds create a delightful contrast in texture and taste. Simmered with savory chicken or turkey broth, this gluten-free stuffing is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a hearty side dish or use it to stuff your turkey for a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for Thanksgiving, this high-protein, nutrient-rich stuffing will satisfy every guest at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds (optional), toasted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water to remove excess starch. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Once fully cooked, remove the turkey from the pan and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Return the cooked turkey to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine.
Add the cooked brown rice, chicken or turkey broth, parsley, sage, thyme, dried cranberries, slivered almonds (if using), salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Cook the mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stuffing is heated through and the flavors have melded together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the stuffing as a side dish or use it to stuff your turkey or other poultry before roasting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3702 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.2 g | ||
| Protein | 106.5 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1766 mg | 38% | |
*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.
