Herbed Wild Rice Quinoa Stuffing
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Discover this delicious Herbed Wild Rice Quinoa Stuffing packed with flavors! Perfect for meal prep – try it today for an unforgettable side dish!
- Author: Camryn
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 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
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and celery until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced apples, minced garlic, thyme, and salt; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in grape juice and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Add wild rice blend; reduce heat to medium-low and cover, simmering for about 35 minutes until rice is tender.
- Incorporate rinsed quinoa into the pot, cover again, and cook for an additional 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
- Fold in dried cranberries, chopped pecans, parsley, and sage. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg