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

Diana Funkhouser
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I love that this stuffing is healthy and delicious.


Ruth Ariole
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This stuffing is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Christel Clark
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I'm not a fan of wild rice, but I loved this stuffing.


Bin Sadik1633
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I made a few changes to the recipe and my stuffing still turned out delicious.


D Schilling
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I followed the recipe exactly and my stuffing turned out great!


Nthabeleng Nono
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This stuffing was too bland for me.


Usama Bilal
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I didn't like the flavor of the wild rice in this stuffing.


Mohammed Mujahed
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This stuffing was a little too dry for my taste.


Agogo Agogo
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I'm definitely going to make this stuffing again.


Indre Grimalauskaite
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover wild rice and quinoa.


Joy Okwuokenye
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I love the wild rice and quinoa in this stuffing. It's so unique and flavorful.


Samreen Tasleem
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This stuffing is so good!


Kainat Tahir
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I will definitely be making this stuffing again for my next holiday brunch.


Kali Chimariya
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This stuffing is also really easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together.


Diego Juarez
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I love the combination of wild rice and quinoa in this stuffing. It's so hearty and satisfying.


Papato Mamata
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover wild rice and quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious breakfast option.


Pakeeza Bj754
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I made this stuffing for my family and they all raved about it. It was so flavorful and moist.


Seyal Yousufzai
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This wild rice and quinoa breakfast stuffing was a hit at our holiday brunch! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.