Best Cranberry Wild Rice Dressing Recipes

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WILD RICE, WALNUT, AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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For guests who prefer rice dressings to bread stuffings, this version, studded with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries, is a welcome addition to the holiday table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion (2 cups), finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 boxes (6 ounces each) wild-rice blend (discard seasoning packets)
1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, broken into small pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Add 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in wild-rice blend. Return to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover; cook over low heat until rice has absorbed all liquid, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer rice to a large bowl. Stir in walnuts, cranberries, and parsley; season again with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or hold at room temperature for up to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 8 g

CRANBERRY WILD RICE DRESSING



Cranberry Wild Rice Dressing image

Rice dressing is a tasty twist to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Cranberry sauce adds festive color and a touch of sweetness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chicken broth
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in cranberry sauce. , Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. If dressing is stuffed into poultry, bake until a thermometer reads 180° for poultry and 165° for dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE DRESSING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6.2 ounces) box fast cooking long-grain and wild rice
1 1/2 cups (or according to rice box instructions) low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup frozen seasoning blend (mixed diced vegetables including onion, celery, red and green peppers, parsley)
1 (11 ounces) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine rice, chicken stock, and seasoning blend and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve warm.

WILD RICE, CRANBERRY AND PECAN DRESSING



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Make and share this Wild Rice, Cranberry and Pecan Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rodger

Categories     Rice

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 9X13 pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups wild rice, well rinsed
5 cups homemade turkey broth or 5 cups canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon savory
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Put water and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Heat to simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add cranberries and cook just until all the cranberries are popped, about 3 minutes.
  • Do not overcook; you want the cranberries to stay relatively whole.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries to a medium-size bowl, leaving the cranberry syrup in the saucepan.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add wild rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add stock, salt, thyme and pepper.
  • Heat to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender but pleasantly chewy, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the wild rice of excess cooking liquid, if necessary.
  • Add the wild rice mixture and the toasted pecans to the cranberries.
  • Toss to mix well.
  • Use as a turkey stuffing or bake separately.
  • To bake separately, heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place in a buttered 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, until heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.

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