Christmas Rice Stuffing Recipe
A delightful Christmas Rice Stuffing recipe featuring a blend of nutty brown rice, pine nuts, and sweet currants, perfect for the festive season.
Equipment
- oven
- pan
- rice cooker
Ingredients
Rice & Liquids
- 2 cups brown rice medley wild or mixed rice works
- 3.5 cups veggie broth or water for cooking rice
- 1 cup white cooking wine can substitute with vegetable broth
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 1 cup chopped sweet or yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 0.25 cup finely chopped celery
- 0.5 cups oil or use broth for oil-free cooking
- 0.25 cup finely chopped parsley
- 0.75 teaspoon sea salt adjust for preference
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Nuts & Dried Fruit
- 1 cup pine nuts can substitute with walnuts
- 6 tablespoons seedless currants
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
- Soak the currants in the wine or veggie broth.
- Partially cook the rice in veggie broth or water for about ⅔ of the cooking time.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and celery in a pan over medium heat until browned.
- Add parsley, salt, and pepper; sauté for a few more minutes.
- Add currants with the wine/veggie broth, pine nuts, and almonds. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Fold in the rice and simmer, adding more veggie broth if too dry.
- Serve as is or transfer to a baking dish and cover with foil, baking for 5-10 minutes.
Notes
This rice stuffing works well as a side dish or a main meal, especially during the festive season.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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