Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing
2018-11-19
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By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN
Stuffing – who can resist it? I know it’s my favorite part of the holiday meal. But beware calorie-overload! Depending on the recipe, one-half cup of this breaded delicacy piles on over 300 calories. That’s without gravy. And let’s be honest. Who can stop at one serving?
Here is a recipe for Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing that I adapted from Taste of Home. I think it rivals traditional bread stuffing. The star ingredient wild rice provides fiber and contributes a nutty flavor. The cranberries add a tart-sweetness and festive holiday look. You’ll want to make Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing a go-to holiday recipe, but it tastes fabulous really any time of the year. I prepare this stuffing whenever I serve Cornish Hens with Citrus Marinade, grilled chicken, or pork tenderloin.
So what are you going to serve it with? How about my Herb-Crusted Standing Rib Roast that’s on my FREE recipe app Time to Eat Healthy. Which, by the way, makes a perfect holiday gift for any techy-health people on your shopping list!
Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing
Makes 6 servings
Prep Time = 10 minutes
Cooking Time = 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange peel
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 (6-ounce) box instant long-grain and wild rice, prepared, OR 3 cups of cooked wild rice
- nonstick cooking spray
Steps:
- Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When sizzling, add celery, onions, orange peel, cranberries, thyme, and stir-fry for about four minutes. Add cooked rice, and stir until combined.
- Coat casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add rice mixture to dish, and bake uncovered at 350°F for 40 minutes. Note: You can stuff raw Cornish hens with rice mixture, and bake at 350°F for two hours.
Nutrition Information (per 1/2 cup serving):
180 calories, 4 grams protein, 37.5 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fat, 0.5 grams saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 3 grams fiber, 25 milligrams sodium
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