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Vegetarian Stuffing with Wild Rice, Mushrooms and Walnuts

This vegetarian stuffing is made with wild rice, mushrooms, and walnuts and makes a delicious dish for the holiday season.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • cooking liquid for rice (water or vegetable broth)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cups chopped mushrooms (white, brown or mixed)
  • 1/4 cup rose or white wine optional
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh sage
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

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  1. Cook wild rice according to package directions. Once done, set rice aside with the lid on for 10-15 minutes before using a fork to fluff.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Add in shallots, minced garlic and chopped celery, cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in spices: salt, pepper, dried thyme and dried oregano. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Add in 2 tbsp butter and mushrooms. Cook, stirring often until mushrooms are cooked through.
  5. Deglaze the pan with ¼ cup wine, cook until almost evaporated.
  6. Stir in cooked rice, minced sage and walnuts. Cook for about 2 minutes to allow flavours to meld together. Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt and pepper if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Substitute vegetable broth for the wine if you prefer.
  • Want to make this ahead of time? Store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Then bring to room temperature by placing on the counter for a few hours. Transfer to a buttered casserole dish and heat thoroughly in a 325F oven for about 25-30 minutes.
  • This makes about 4-5 cups of stuffing which would go well with a 8-10lb turkey. Double this recipe to make stuffing that pairs with a 12-14lb turkey.

Nutrition Information

Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 37.5g (13%) Protein 10.5g (21%) Fat 23.1g (36%) Saturated Fat 5.7g (29%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g Monounsaturated Fat 8.1g Cholesterol 15.3mg (5%) Sodium 614.7mg (26%) Fiber 5.3g (21%) Sugar 3.3g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 37.5g 13%
Protein 10.5g 21%
Fat 23.1g 36%
Saturated Fat 5.7g 29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g 49%
Monounsaturated Fat 8.1g 41%
Cholesterol 15.3mg 5%
Sodium 614.7mg 26%
Fiber 5.3g 21%
Sugar 3.3g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.