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Wild Rice Stuffing with Dried Cherries and Toasted Pecans Recipe

Wild Rice Stuffing with Dried Cherries and Toasted Pecans Recipe

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Wild Rice Stuffing with Dried Cherries and Toasted Pecans

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Nutrition

4036

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 1 large)
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp kosher salt, divided
3 cups water
2 cups fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups uncooked long-grain brown rice
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled turnip
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup chopped dried sweet cherries
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; swirl to coat. Add leek, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; sauté 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 3 cups water, chicken broth, and wild rice; cover. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in brown rice; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 400°.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter over high heat in a large skillet; swirl to coat. Add turnip, celery, carrot, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Combine rice mixture, turnip mixture, pecans, cherries, and onions in a large bowl. Spoon stuffing into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Cover with foil; bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4035.61 Kcal (16896 kJ)
Calories from fat	1587.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	176.37g	271%
Cholesterol	122.01mg	41%
Sodium	3263.87mg	136%
Potassium	3573.3mg	76%
Total Carbs	517.84g	173%
Sugars	42.31g	169%
Dietary Fiber	40.01g	160%
Protein	113.71g	227%
Vitamin C	56.7mg	95%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	30.1mg	167%
Calcium	834.9mg	83%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.84 Kcal (707 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.38g	271%
Cholesterol	5.1mg	41%
Sodium	136.55mg	136%
Potassium	149.5mg	76%
Total Carbs	21.67g	173%
Sugars	1.77g	169%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	160%
Protein	4.76g	227%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	95%
Iron	1.3mg	167%
Calcium	34.9mg	83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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