HERBED VEGETABLE RICE STUFFING

Herbed Vegetable Rice Stuffing image

Provided by Veghead

Categories Brown Rice

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 (32 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups long grain and wild rice blend
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 teaspoons all purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

Bring broth, rice, 1 tablespoons butter and seasonings to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Add onion; saute' over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in celery and cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with olive oil spray. Stir together rice and vegetables. Place in prepared dish and sprinkle with walnuts. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 350.2, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3.7