WILD RICE, DRIED FRUIT AND TOASTED HAZELNUT STUFFING

Wild Rice, Dried Fruit and Toasted Hazelnut Stuffing image

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 tablespoons unsalted margarine
2 cups minced onions
1 pinch sugar
1 cup celery, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried apricot, diced
1/2 cup dried pear, , diced
1/2 cup dried apple, diced
2 cups wild rice, cooked until still firm
2 cups brown rice, cooked until still firm
2/3 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons sage, minced
2 teaspoons rosemary, minced
2 teaspoons thyme, minced
1/3 cup chives, snipped
1/4 cup parsley, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

Melt 3 tablespoons of the margarine over medium heat in a skillet.
Add onions and a pinch sugar and saute, stirring frequently, until onions caramelize, about 7 minutes.
Transfer onions to a large bowl.
Return skillet to heat and melt remaining 2 tablespoons margarine.
Add celery and garlic and cook until softened, 5 minutes.
Transfer to bowl with onions.
Add remaining ingredients to bowl and toss to mix.
Transfer stuffing to a greased (can use margarine or cooking spray) casserole, cover with foil and bake 1 hour.