Gourmet Rice Dressing
Elevate your holiday table or everyday meals with this exquisite Gourmet Rice Dressing—a harmonious blend of tender long-grain rice, vibrant aromatics, and rich seasonal flavors. Featuring sautéed onions, celery, and carrots, this dish is infused with fragrant thyme and sage, then finished with a medley of toasted pecans and sweet dried cranberries for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Cooked in chicken or vegetable stock for depth, this versatile recipe can be served as a warm, flavorful side dish or used as a stuffing for poultry. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cook time of under an hour, this rice dressing is both easy to make and impressively elegant. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion, it’s a must-try recipe that combines classic comfort with a gourmet twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain rice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, finely diced
- 1 large carrot, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear; set aside to drain.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the rinsed rice, ensuring each grain is coated with the butter and oil. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the chicken or vegetable stock, along with the dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet or saucepan, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Set aside.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and remove from heat.
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, chopped parsley, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
Serve the Gourmet Rice Dressing warm as a side dish, or use it as a stuffing for poultry. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 106.6 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 5361 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2194 mg | 47% | |
*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.
