RICE AND NUT STUFFING

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Rice and Nut Stuffing image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 cups, enough for a 12-pound bird

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil or butter, more as needed
Salt
2 cups long-grain brown rice, like basmati
3/4 cup pine nuts or shelled pistachios
1/2 cup raisins or currants, optional
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano leaves, or 2 teaspoons dried

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. If baking stuffing outside of bird, grease a 2-quart casserole, large gratin dish or 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; salt it. Add rice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until it becomes tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain it, rinse it and drain it again.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil or butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Toss in nuts and raisins or currants, if you are using them, and stir for a minute or 2. Add rice and stir, sprinkling with salt and pepper, while cooking for another minute; rice need not get hot. Add more oil or butter as needed to moisten mixture thoroughly. Add lemon juice and half the herbs. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. (You may prepare recipe in advance up to this point; refrigerate, well wrapped or in a covered container, for up to 2 days before proceeding.)
  • Use stuffing to fill bird. Or put stuffing in prepared pan, cover tightly with foil and bake until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until mixture top is nicely browned, another 10 to 15 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 302, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 155 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Mani Bilder
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I can't wait to try this stuffing at my next holiday dinner.


Nancy Moreno
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This stuffing is a great way to change up your Thanksgiving dinner.


Zakir Kashmiri
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I love the crunch that the nuts add to this stuffing.


arnecesa randle
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This stuffing is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Andrew Livingston
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Usama Auwal Tahir
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit.


Chris Hall
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This stuffing is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Elizabeth Arthur
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I love that this stuffing can be made ahead of time.


Chakra Chand
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Raees usama
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Toheeb Idowu
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This stuffing is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sophie Chappell
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I love that this stuffing is made with nuts. It adds a nice crunch and flavor.


Ladlii Larkii
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This stuffing is a great way to change up your Thanksgiving dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey.


Laitz
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


iloa Kupu
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Arghawan faizi
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I made this stuffing with brown rice and it was delicious! It was also very filling and kept me satisfied all day long.


B&K D
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Magdalene Anim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out perfect. It was a great addition to our Thanksgiving meal.


AltF4
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I made this stuffing for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and tasted delicious.


Talal Gujjar
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was flavorful and moist, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.