Dried Fruit-Rice Stuffing

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A savory-sweet vegetarian stuffing featuring nutty brown rice and aromatic herbs
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This Dried Fruit-Rice Stuffing offers a delightful twist on traditional holiday sides by swapping bread for hearty brown rice. The dish balances the earthy depth of cooked brown rice with the bright, tart sweetness of mixed dried fruits. Aromatic herbs like marjoram, thyme, and sage provide a warm, savory backbone, while sautéed onions and fresh parsley add texture and freshness. Bound together with a light egg mixture and stock, it creates a cohesive yet fluffy texture that holds up well in the oven or served as a standalone side. Perfect for vegetarians or as a lighter alternative to heavy bread stuffings, this recipe brings a unique international flair to your dinner table. It is versatile enough for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a Sunday roast, offering a comforting yet sophisticated flavor profile that complements roasted meats or stands alone as a main component of a plant-based feast.

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Dried Fruit-Rice Stuffing

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 935.5

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This Dried Fruit-Rice Stuffing offers a delightful twist on traditional holiday sides by swapping bread for hearty brown rice. The dish balances the earthy depth of cooked brown rice with the bright, tart sweetness of mixed dried fruits. Aromatic herbs like marjoram, thyme, and sage provide a warm, savory backbone, while saut&# 195;©ed onions and fresh parsley add texture and freshness. Bound together with a light egg mixture and stock, it creates a cohesive yet fluffy texture that holds up well in the oven or served as a standalone side. Perfect for vegetarians or as a lighter alternative to heavy bread stuffings, this recipe brings a unique international flair to your dinner table. It is versatile enough for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a Sunday roast, offering a comforting yet sophisticated flavor profile that complements roasted meats or stands alone as a main component of a plant-based feast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and celery to the skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped parsley and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the vegetable mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add the cooked brown rice to the bowl with the vegetables.
  6. Sprinkle in the crushed dried marjoram, thyme, and sage, then season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten eggs and turkey stock (or chicken bouillon).
  8. Fold the mixed dried fruit into the rice mixture.
  9. Pour the egg and stock mixture over the rice and fruit, mixing gently until everything is evenly coated and combined.
  10. Serve immediately as a side dish, or transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350ðF (175ðC) for 20-30 minutes if a firmer texture is desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 935.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.3g56%
Saturated Fat 11.0g56%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 551.5mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 136.2g46%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g52%
Sugars 7.2g
Protein 15.9g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: brown-rice, stuffing, dried-fruit, vegetarian, herbs, marjoram, thyme, sage, holiday-side, thanksgiving, christmas, gluten-free-option, aromatic, comfort-food, rice-dish, sauteed-onions, parsley, eggs, stock, mix-ins
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