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Herbed Wild Rice Quinoa Stuffing

Herbed Wild Rice Quinoa Stuffing
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Delight your taste buds with this Herbed Wild Rice Quinoa Stuffing, a wholesome dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. This vibrant stuffing is packed with flavors from fresh herbs, crisp apples, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans. Not only is it vegetarian and vegan, but it’s also gluten-free, making it a versatile addition to your meal plans. Serve it as a hearty main or a delightful side dish that will impress everyone at the table. Once you try this delicious recipe, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for greasing the baking dish and drizzling over the top)
  • 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped [about 1/2 cup])
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced)
  • 2 medium cloves garlic (peeled and finely minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup dry-ish white grape juice
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups uncooked wild rice blend (a mix of 50% wild rice and 50% brown rice works best)
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed well)
  • 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
  • 1 cup raw pecans (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley (plus 1/4 cup more for topping after baking)
  • 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves (minced)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add diced apples, minced garlic, thyme, and salt; cook for 1 more minute.
  2. Stir in grape juice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and add wild rice blend. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender (about 35 minutes).
  3. Add rinsed quinoa to the pot. Cover and cook until both grains are tender (about 15 minutes). Mix in dried cranberries, chopped pecans, half of the parsley, and sage; season if needed.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish; bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle remaining parsley before serving.

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