Best 9 Brown Rice And Pecan Stuffing Recipes

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Brown rice and pecan stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a hearty main course or as a flavorful side dish. It is made with a combination of cooked brown rice, toasted pecans, aromatic herbs, and savory vegetables, all bound together with a rich and flavorful broth. This dish is not only incredibly satisfying, but it is also packed with nutrients and fiber, making it a healthier alternative to traditional stuffing recipes. Whether you are looking for a hearty meal to warm you up on a cold winter day or a flavorful side dish to accompany your favorite protein, brown rice and pecan stuffing is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY PECAN BROWN RICE STUFFING



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This stuffing also makes an excellent and flavorful side dish.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Minute® Rice

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked
½ cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried orange peel
½ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cranberries and orange peel with chicken stock and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Set aside. Heat a large sauce pan over high heat and add margarine.
  • Stir in celery, shallot and poultry seasoning and saute 3 minutes. Stir in cranberry mixture, pecans, parsley and rice and cook over medium heat for 3 more minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 35.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

BROWN AND WILD RICE-PECAN STUFFING



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This stovetop recipe would make a tasty addition to your Thanksgiving table. Both wild and brown rice reach the perfect level of tenderness (without getting mushy); the wild rice gets a bit of a head start so that everything cooks to the ideal texture at the end. You can make this a couple of days ahead; reheat either in the microwave, in a Dutch oven on the stovetop with a splash of stock, or in a casserole dish in a 350°F oven.

Provided by Adam Dolge

Time 1h35m

Yield Serves 12 (serving size: about 2/3 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks), leaves reserved
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
4 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice
1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium. Add onion, celery, carrots, and wild rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add butter, garlic, sage, and rosemary; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and pour in stock. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add brown rice; cover and simmer until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 1 hour. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; spoon onto a serving platter. Top with cherries, pecans, and celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 221 mg, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

BROWN RICE AND PECAN STUFFING



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 45m

Yield About 8 cups, enough for a 12-pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 cups raw brown rice
3 1/3 cups turkey or chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toast the pecans by tossing them over medium-high heat in a heavy, dry skillet or baking them in a toaster oven until golden brown. Do not allow them to burn. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion and celery and saute over low heat until soft and just beginning to brown. Stir in the thyme, sage and rice. Add the pecans. Add the stock, bring to a boil and boil for two minutes. Lower heat, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. The rice will still be a little firm, but it will continue cooking when it is stuffed into the poultry.
  • Season the mixture with parsley, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use to stuff the turkey. When stuffing, do not pack the mixture tightly because the rice will continue to expand.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 390 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY PECAN BROWN RICE STUFFING



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Cranberry Pecan Brown Rice Stuffing

Provided by Minute® Rice

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Minute® Brown Rice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tsp orange zest
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup finely sliced celery
2 tbsp minced shallot
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • This whole grain take on a Thanksgiving favorite is a great way to switch things up this year. But keep in mind, this dish is great for any day, not just Thanksgiving! The celery and toasted pecans provide a crunchy bite to this delicious dish. Step 1 Prepare rice according to package directions. Step 2 In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, mix together chicken broth, cranberries and orange zest and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Set aside. Step 3 Heat a large saucepan over high heat and add butter. Stir in celery, shallots and poultry seasoning and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until just starting to soften. Step 4 Stir in cranberry mixture, pecans, parsley, salt, pepper and rice and cook over medium heat for 3 more minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Recipe Tips For added flavor, prepare rice with turkey or chicken stock instead of water. To toast pecans, pre-heat oven to 350ºF. Place pecans on a small cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn.

CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE STUFFING



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Mix dried apricots and dried cranberries into this thyme-scented stuffing with crunchy pecans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, for the dish
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked wild rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more, for serving
2/3 cup toasted pecan pieces, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 2-quart baking dish. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the rice, parsley, pecans, cranberries and apricots to the onion mixture and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread in the prepared baking dish and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the top with parsley.

WILD RICE STUFFING WITH ORANGE & PECAN



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This is a fabulous side dish to serve at a BBQ, especially with chicken or seafood. You can also use this to stuff squash - precook the squash fill the cavity with this stuffing bake 25 minutes Some wild rice are partially cooked before packaging so check the instructions on the box you may need less liquid when cooking the rice The recipe was originally from the cookbook 1,000 Low Fat Recipes. The recipe lends itself well to make ahead and reheat - Cover if reheating. If you wish this to be vegetarian use vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup wild rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or follow instructions on the wild rice container)
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 1/2 cups leeks, washed and minced (white part only)
2 stalks celery, chopped include leaves
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
3/4 cup pecans, toasted & chopped
salt and pepper
2 oranges, peeled pith removed and split into segments

Steps:

  • Cook your rice in the chicken broth until all the liquid is absorbed or follow the instructions on the wild rice container Preheat your oven yo 375 degrees F.
  • Saute the garlic, shallots& leek in the oil until golden.
  • Add celery& saute another 2 minutes.
  • Combine the rice with the vegetable mixture, orange zest, pecans, salt& pepper Cut your orange wedges in half and add to the rice mixture, mix lightly.
  • Place the stuffing in a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 335.8, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 8.2

CRANBERRY-PECAN BROWN RICE STUFFING



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Make and share this Cranberry-Pecan Brown Rice Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Skippy BW

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup brown rice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried orange peel
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped (substitute with onions if you want)
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cranberries,orange peel with vegetable broth and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat a large sauce pan over high heat and add margarine. Stir in celery,shallots and poultry seasoning. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in cranberries, orange peel, vegetable broth, pecans, parsley, and rice and cook over medium heat for 3 or more minutes or until liquid is gone.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 49.6, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.4

GLAZED CORNISH HENS WITH PECAN-RICE STUFFING



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Cornish hens bake up with a lovely golden brown shine when they are basted with my sweet and tangy glaze. The traditional rice stuffing has some added interest with crunchy pecans and sweet golden raisins.-Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
PECAN RICE:
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Rub skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place hens breast side up in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Meanwhile, place apple juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat. Stir in honey and mustard. Set aside 1/2 cup for serving., Brush hens with apple mixture. Bake, basting occasionally with pan drippings, until a thermometer reads 180°, 25-35 minutes longer. Cover hens loosely with foil if they brown too quickly., For pecan rice, heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, cumin and curry; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Stir in pecans, onions and raisins., Cover hens; let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with rice and reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1075 calories, Fat 68g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 371mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 65g protein.

BLACK AND BROWN RICE STUFFING WITH WALNUTS AND PEARS



Black and Brown Rice Stuffing With Walnuts and Pears image

Pears and walnuts complement dark black and pale brown rice in this sweet and savory mixture. Make sure you don't overcook the pears; they need only a quick sear in the pan. The cooked grains will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen. The stuffing benefits from being made a day ahead. The optional red lentils or cranberries add some color to the mix.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups black rice, like Forbidden Rice or Lundberg Black Japonica
1/2 cup brown rice
1 quart water, chicken stock or vegetable stock
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small or medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup diced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
3 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored and cut in 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup lightly toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup red lentils, soaked in cold water to cover for 2 or 3 hours and drained, or 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped sage
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the black and brown rices separately in 2 parts water or stock with salt to taste, following the directions on the package for timing (brown rice should take 35 to 40 minutes). When the rice is tender, turn off the heat, place clean kitchen towels between the saucepans and their lids, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • While the rice is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the celery and a generous pinch of salt, and continue to cook until the onion is completely tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from the heat and add to the bowl with the rice.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the butter. When the foam subsides, add the pears and cook, tossing in the pan or stirring, until lightly seared and translucent, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to the rice. Add the remaining ingredients, including the soaked red lentils or dried cranberries if desired, and gently toss together. Taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer to a lightly oiled or buttered baking dish and cover with foil.
  • Warm the stuffing in a 325-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 153, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 359 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the stuffing will taste. Look for fresh, organic vegetables and use a good quality olive oil or butter.
  • Don't overcook the rice. Al dente rice is best for stuffing. It will hold its shape and won't get mushy.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the rice. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more tender.
  • Add plenty of herbs and spices. This is what will give the stuffing its flavor. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations.
  • Let the stuffing rest before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to serve.

Conclusion:

Brown rice and pecan stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. With its nutty flavor and hearty texture, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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