WILD RICE, ALMOND AND MUSHROOM STUFFING (OR PILAF)

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Wild Rice, Almond and Mushroom Stuffing (Or Pilaf) image

Stashing this gem to use on the side of our Christmas smoked turkey. It may also grace the New Year's table alongside the collards & black-eyed peas & roasted pork shoulder. Found in The New York Times by Martha Rose Shulman - the recipe indicates this makes enough to stuff a 14 - 18 pound turkey, hence my guess at 10 - 14 servings. This pilaf can be made a day or two ahead and kept in the refrigerator to reheat before serving. Nice as it is easily made vegetarian by using vegetable stock.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h25m

Yield 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 quarts chicken stock (turkey stock & vegetable stock fine too)
2 cups wild rice
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (4 shallots fine too)
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb mushroom, trimmed and sliced
1 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup dry sherry
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (1 teaspoon dried thyme fine too)
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon sage, chopped fresh (to taste)
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to a boil in a large saucepan or stock pot, and add the wild rice and salt to taste. When the liquid returns to the boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and has begun to splay. Drain through a strainer, and set aside.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet, and add the onion or shallots. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes for onions or three minutes for shallots. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add the mushrooms and the celery. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the rice and the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring, until the sherry has evaporated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Remove from the heat, and allow to cool before stuffing your turkey, or place in an oiled baking dish and cover. Warm for 20 to 30 minutes in a 350-degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 237.8, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5, Protein 10.8

Joseph Ferguson
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This stuffing is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Dihan Hossai
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I've made this stuffing several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


shoaib mehboob
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit.


dantheman
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This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Kwabena Opoku
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind.


Gosho123
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover wild rice.


Michael Donald
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out perfectly.


I'm a Alif
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This stuffing is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Andrew Insaidoo
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I've made this stuffing several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wiseman Sithole
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Ignace MULISA
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This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Rija Nepal
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist, and the almonds and mushrooms add a nice touch of crunch and umami.


Malik Manzoor
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish.


mdsamimal hasan
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and texture.


Kenneth Thielke
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the almonds and mushrooms added a nice touch of crunch and umami.


lopati spitzenburg
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This stuffing is easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.


Ana Gonzalez
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I was a bit skeptical about this stuffing at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now my go-to stuffing recipe.


Adulawo Inumidun
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This stuffing is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.


Chris Hlungwane
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I've made this stuffing several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so flavorful and moist, and the almonds and mushrooms add a nice touch of crunch and umami.


Kaylee Garcia
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It had the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making it again next year.