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Quinoa Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe

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Description

Are you looking for a healthy yet delicious side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner? Try this quinoa wild rice stuffing recipe! This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds wanting more. It's also a great option for those who are gluten-free or vegetarian.

Prep Time

Preparation for this dish takes around 15 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this dish is approximately 35 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large saucepan with lid
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife

Method

  1. Rinse the quinoa and wild rice separately in a fine mesh sieve.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
  3. Add the quinoa and wild rice to the boiling broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  4. While the quinoa and wild rice are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the onion and celery to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  7. Stir in the dried cranberries, pecans, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute or two.
  8. When the quinoa and wild rice are done, fluff with a fork and stir in the onion mixture and chopped fresh parsley.
  9. Transfer the stuffing to a serving dish and garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or on the stovetop. It's also a great option for meal prep or as a vegetarian main dish.

Nutrition Info

This quinoa wild rice stuffing recipe serves 8 and has the following nutrition information per serving:
  • Calories: 305
  • Protein: 7g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 8g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to rinse the quinoa and wild rice separately before cooking to remove any bitterness.
  • Feel free to substitute the dried cranberries with raisins or chopped apricots.
  • If you're not a fan of pecans, try using almonds or walnuts instead.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Try this quinoa wild rice stuffing recipe at your next holiday gathering or as a healthy weeknight dinner option. You won't be disappointed!


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