This delightful Rice Apple & Raisin Dressing combines the comforting warmth of cooked rice with the sweet crunch of apples and the chewiness of raisins. Enhanced with toasted pecans, aromatic onions, and a blend of spices including garlic powder, dry mustard, and cayenne, it offers a complex flavor profile that balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes. The rice is slowly simmered in stock to absorb all the flavors, resulting in a tender, cohesive dish. Perfect as a side dish for poultry or as a vegetarian main course, this recipe brings home-style comfort to your table with minimal effort and maximum taste.
Rice, Apple & Raisin Dressing * Jo
Description
This delightful Rice Apple & Raisin Dressing combines the comforting warmth of cooked rice with the sweet crunch of apples and the chewiness of raisins. Enhanced with toasted pecans, aromatic onions, and a blend of spices including garlic powder, dry mustard, and cayenne, it offers a complex flavor profile that balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes. The rice is slowly simmered in stock to absorb all the flavors, resulting in a tender, cohesive dish. Perfect as a side dish for poultry or as a vegetarian main course, this recipe brings home-style comfort to your table with minimal effort and maximum taste.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and white pepper to create the seasoning mix. Set aside.
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In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes.
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Add chopped onions and green bell peppers; saut for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften.
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Add dry-roasted pecan halves and continue cooking for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to toast lightly without burning.
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Add raisins and butter to the pan. Stir until the butter melts and coats the raisins. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until raisins plump up.
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Add uncooked rice and the prepared seasoning mix to the pan. Cook, stirring almost constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes until the rice grains look slightly translucent and "frizzly" (similar to crispy rice cereal).
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Stir in the stock, scraping the bottom of the pan well to release any browned bits. Add chopped apples and stir to combine evenly.
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Cover the pan and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
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Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat. Let the pan sit covered for 30 minutes to allow the rice to become tender and fully absorb the liquid.
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Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1209.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 75.1g116%
- Saturated Fat 21.8g110%
- Cholesterol 176.2mg59%
- Sodium 9885.6mg412%
- Total Carbohydrate 83.2g28%
- Dietary Fiber 11.0g44%
- Sugars 40.7g
- Protein 57.3g115%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
