Wild Rice Dressing with Roasted Chestnuts and Cranberries
Need a gluten free side dish? Wild Rice Dressing with Roasted Chestnuts and Cranberries could be a super recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 195 calories. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of rice, water, thyme leaves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.
Instructions
Combine rice, broth, 2 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. (Do not drain.)
Place rice in a large bowl; cover.
Arrange chestnuts on a baking sheet.
Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Cool slightly; cut chestnuts into quarters.
Place cranberries in a small bowl; cover with hot water.
Let stand 20 minutes or until soft.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add carrot, onion, and celery; cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in herbs; remove from heat.
Add to rice mixture. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, chestnuts, and pepper.
Spoon rice mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.