Wild Rice Stuffing

For a classic stuffing, place the rice mixture in the cavity of a turkey before roasting. Make sure to get an accurate temperature reading on the stuffing as well as the bird--both should reach an internal temperature of 165°. You can also make this to serve alongside a roast or ham.

Yield:

12 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
2. 1 cup chopped onion
3. 1 cup uncooked wild rice
4. 2 garlic cloves, minced
5. 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
6. 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
7. 1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice
8. 1/2 cup dried sweet cherries
9. 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
10. 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
11. 1/2 teaspoon salt
12. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add celery, onion, wild rice, and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in broth and sage; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in brown rice, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in cherries and remaining ingredients.

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