Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 cup wild rice, cooked
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
Variations:
- Add sautéed mushrooms: Slice 1 cup of mushrooms and sauté until browned. Add to the stuffing.
- Include apples: Dice 1 apple and toss with a squeeze of lemon juice. Fold into the stuffing.
- Enhance caramelization: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet and sauté the onions until golden brown. Transfer to the stuffing.
- Incorporate sausage: Brown 1 pound of breakfast sausage and crumble it. Stir into the stuffing.
- Add toasted bread cubes: Cut 1 cup of bread into cubes and toast them in the oven until golden brown. Incorporate into the stuffing.
- Spice it up: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or cumin for heat, or a pinch of nutmeg for warmth.
- Replace wild rice: Use brown rice, black rice, or barley instead of wild rice.
- Add vegetables: Shredded zucchini, sweet potatoes, or butternut squash can enhance the flavors and textures.
- Use herbs: Fresh sage, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves can elevate the stuffing’s aroma and taste.
- Add butter: Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter for extra richness.
- Consider a splash of white wine: Deglaze the pan from sautéing the onion and add a 1/4 cup of white wine to the stuffing.
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Kroger Recipes
Quinoa and Wild Rice Stuffing
www.kroger.com/r/quinoa-and-wild-rice-stuffing-recipe/5bd096529da07c6f1a7266c5
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