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Healthy Wild Rice Stuffing

Healthy Wild Rice Stuffing with tender rice, mushrooms, cauliflower, sage, and thyme is the perfect side dish to serve for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Yield 6 Servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup wild rice , rinsed well
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms , chopped
  • ½ yellow onion , diced
  • 2 stalks celery , diced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups riced cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley , chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans , chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with baking spray.
  • Cook wild rice according to packaging or use the recipe above.
  • Add olive oil to a large skillet.
  • Add mushrooms, onion, celery, garlic, and riced cauliflower on medium heat, cooking for 6-8 minutes until softened.
  • Whisk together broth, egg, salt, sage, thyme, pepper, and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Add in the cooked vegetables and cooked wild rice, stirring until well combined.
  • Spoon wild rice mixture into the baking dish (do not press down).
  • Top with chopped pecans.
  • Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword: Healthy Wild Rice Stuffing