Best 7 Herbed Wild Rice Quinoa Stuffing Recipes

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Herbed wild rice quinoa stuffing is a delightful and flavorful side dish that will enhance any meal. It combines the nutty flavor of wild rice with the lightness of quinoa, creating a unique and satisfying texture. With the addition of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, this stuffing becomes an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you choose to serve it as a stuffing for poultry or as a standalone dish, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HERBED WILD RICE & QUINOA STUFFING



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Specked with fresh herbs, apples, cranberries, and pecans, everyone will love this flavor-filled stuffing - and nobody will guess its little secret: it's vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free! Plus, the addition of protein-rich quinoa gives this hearty stuffing main-dish cred - perfect for those that prefer to skip the turkey.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil + more for greasing the baking dish + more for drizzling over the top
1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped (about 1/2 cup))
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 + more to taste
1/2 cup dry-ish white wine (I like Sauv Blanc for both cooking and drinking; Chardonnay would work well too)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups uncooked wild rice blend (I prefer a blend of 50% wild rice and 50% brown rice)
1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed well)
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup raw pecans (chopped)
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley + 1/4 cup more for topping after baking
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves (minced)

Steps:

  • Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the oil. When hot, add the onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the apples, garlic, thyme, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for one more minute. Stir in wine, then add broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in the wild rice blend and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and cover again. Cook until the quinoa is tender, about 15 more minutes. Stir in the cranberries, pecans, 1/2 cup parsley, and sage. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub a large (9-inch x 13-inch is best) casserole dish with a little olive oil. Lightly scoop the rice mixture into the casserole dish, lightly mounding it instead of mashing it down.
  • Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with remaining chopped parsley. Serve.

HERBED WILD RICE



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Wild rice is actually not rice at all; it's a long-grain marsh grass that has a chewy texture and delicious, nutty flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups wild rice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh marjoram
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse wild rice well under cold running water. Drain well, and set aside.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in wild rice, reduce to a simmer, and cook until wild rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Drain wild rice, transfer it to a bowl, and stir in olive oil, parsley, and marjoram. Season with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature or chilled.

WILD RICE AND QUINOA STUFFING



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Call this savory mix of wild rice, quinoa, mushrooms, walnuts and greens a stuffing or a pilaf. It's not meant to go inside a turkey but it's imbued with the definitive flavors of Thanksgiving. Kale or chard add some color; if you're trying to find a place for greens at the table but don't want to deal with massive amounts to stem and cook for a crowd, this is a great place for them. The result is substantial, and will satisfy everybody at the table - vegetarians and vegans, and those who avoid gluten. If you're feeding omnivores and wish to add even more flavor, crumble browned Italian sausage into the pan alongside the grains and greens.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ounce (about 1 cup) dried porcini mushrooms
1 1/2 cups wild rice
Salt to taste
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 pound kale or Swiss chard leaves, washed and coarsely chopped (you should have about 8 cups leaves; no need to chop if using bagged greens)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for greasing baking dish
3 or 4 shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped celery
1 pound fresh cremini or wild mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon walnut oil

Steps:

  • Place dried porcinis in a bowl and cover with 2 quarts boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes. Line a strainer with cheesecloth, place over a bowl and drain the porcinis. Gather them up in the cheesecloth and squeeze hard to extract all the liquid. Rinse in two changes water, squeeze out excess water over the strainer, chop coarsely and set aside.
  • Transfer mushroom broth to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add wild rice and salt to taste. When liquid returns to the boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet toast quinoa over medium until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. After rice has simmered for 35 minutes add toasted quinoa and continue to simmer another 12 minutes, until rice is tender and has begun to splay and the quinoa is just tender. Drain through a strainer set over a bowl and set aside. Reserve broth.
  • Return rice and quinoa to pot, cover pot with a dish towel and place lid over towel. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you proceed with next step. (Recipe can be made through this step up to 3 days ahead.)
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the greens in batches, stirring to wilt in the water left on their leaves after washing. Add a generous pinch of salt and continue to stir until all of the greens have wilted. This should only take a few minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse with cold water to cool. Take up handfuls of the greens and squeeze hard to get rid of excess water. Chop medium-fine and set aside. You should have 1 generous cup.
  • Rinse and dry pan, and heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add celery. Cook, stirring often, until celery begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes, and add fresh and rehydrated mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms begin to sweat, about 3 minutes. Add white wine and cook, stirring, until wine has evaporated. Add salt to taste, thyme and sage, and continue to cook until mushrooms are tender and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add pepper, taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Stir in cooked rice and quinoa, greens, parsley, walnuts and walnut oil. Stir together for a minute or two to blend well, and remove from heat.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish. Transfer the pilaf to the baking dish and spread evenly. Moisten with 1/4 to 1/2 cup preserved broth from grains, and cover with foil. Warm in the oven for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 357 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

HERBED QUINOA & RED RICE STUFFING WITH KALE & PINE NUTS RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Herbed Quinoa & Red Rice Stuffing with Kale & Pine Nuts Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-10847

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 packet quinoa and red rice (included with mix)
3 1/4 cups water
Kosher salt, to taste
Unsalted butter for baking dish, plus 3 tablespoons
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 bunch Tuscan kale (about 8 ounces) stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 packet spices (included with mix)
1 packet dried cranberries (included with mix)
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
Zest 1 lemon
1 cup vegetable stock, warmed
Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and red rice with the water and salt lightly. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until most of the water is absorbed and the grains are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside. Preheat an oven to 375°F. Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the 3 tablespoons butter. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes, adding the kale during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Add the oregano and spices and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer the onion mixture to a large bowl. Add the quinoa and red rice, cranberries, pine nuts, lemon zest and stock and stir until well combined. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then garnish with cheese and serve.

HERBED WILD RICE



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Like many other cooking enthusiasts, I've discovered that good food pleases the palate and soothes the soul! This rice has a nice nutty flavor and the wonderful aroma of sage.-David Collin, Martinez, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked wild rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onions in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice; cook for 8-10 minutes. Add broth, sage, thyme and salt if desired. , Pour into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE AND QUINOA BREAKFAST STUFFING



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Breakfast in general is a good place for leftovers, as this wild rice and quinoa dish, a kind of morning stuffing, shows. Sausage and nuts round out this recipe and will keep you going maybe even beyond your normal lunch time.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     breakfast, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1/2 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 4 cups water with wild rice and fennel seeds; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, then cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add quinoa and continue cooking, covered, until grains are just tender, about 20 minutes more. Drain if necessary and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, put olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat. Sauté sausage, breaking it up with a fork or wooden spoon, until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer sausage to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Add chopped fennel and onion to pan and sauté over medium-high heat until vegetables are soft and golden, about 10 minutes more.
  • Add rice-quinoa mixture and sausage to vegetables and cook until everything is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with toasted nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 270, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

VEGETARIAN HERB & WILD RICE STUFFING



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Make and share this Vegetarian Herb & Wild Rice Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evaslevine

Categories     Potluck

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
9 ounces vegetarian sausages, crumbled
7 ounces herb stuffing mix
1/4 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter® Spread
3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice and 1c water. Bring to a boil, stir once, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 min or until soft. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan or soup pot, heat vegetable oil. Saute onion, celery and vegetarian sausage until onion is translucent.
  • Add I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and stir until melted.
  • Stir in parsley until well blended.
  • Add 3 c water, bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Stuffing Mix and wild rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 689.2, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 10.3

Tips:

  • Use a combination of wild rice and quinoa for a nutty and earthy flavor.
  • Toast the rice and quinoa before cooking to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful stuffing.
  • Add chopped vegetables, such as celery, carrots, and onions, for added texture and flavor.
  • Use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water for a more flavorful stuffing.
  • Cook the stuffing until it is heated through and the rice and quinoa are tender.
  • Stuff the stuffing into a turkey, chicken, or squash before baking.
  • Bake the stuffed dish until the stuffing is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Let the stuffed dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Herbed wild rice and quinoa stuffing is a delicious and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its nutty and earthy flavor, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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