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Fruit and Nut Basmati Rice Stuffing

This healthy holiday rice stuffing recipe is packed with fruit and nuts and is perfect for entertaining at a holiday dinner.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 g pouches Minute Rice Basmati Rice 125 each
  • 1/4 cup butter 60 mL
  • 3/4 tsp salt 3 mL
  • 1/4 tsp pepper 1 mL
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 apple peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme 5 mL
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 mL
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 mL
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries 60 mL
  • 1/4 cup dried chopped apricots 60 mL
  • 2 cups vegetable broth 500 mL
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds 125 mL
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 60 mL

Instructions

  • Remove rice from pre-portioned pouch; set aside. Melt butter in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery, apple, garlic, thyme, cinnamon and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 9 minutes or until vegetables soften. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice, cranberries and apricots.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Stir in almonds and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3364IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg