Wild Rice Dressing

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12 servings (1/2 c)
192 calories, 4gm fat, 5gm protien

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
• 1 c chopped onion
• 1 c uncooked wild rice
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 4 c low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh sage
• 1 c uncooked long-grain brown rice
• 1/2 c dried sweet cherries
• 1/2 c chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 c chopped toasted pecans
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a dutch oven over medium high heat, add olive oil, celery, onion, wild rice and garlic to pan. Saute 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 for 10 minutes. Stir in dried fruit, pecans and season as desired.