WILD RICE DRESSING WITH APPLES AND CHESTNUTS

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Categories     Fruit     Onion     Side     Bake     Sauté     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Apple     Fall     Winter     Chestnut     Parsley     Wild Rice     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup wild rice
1 (7.25-ounce) jar peeled whole chestnuts, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, sausage crumbled
1 large onion
2 large Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 cup low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice in large saucepan of salted boiling water until tender and grains just begin to split, about 45 minutes. Drain. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine cooked rice, chestnuts, and parsley in large bowl. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion and sauté until meat is browned and cooked through, stirring frequently and breaking up meat with fork, about 7 minutes. Add apples and thyme and sauté 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Pour sausage mixture over rice mixture in bowl; stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Bake until hot and liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Pspobitro roy
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This dressing is a must-try for anyone who loves wild rice. It's packed with flavor and has a great texture. It's the perfect side dish for a holiday meal, but it's also great for everyday meals.


Abigal Venters
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but this dressing has changed my mind. It's so flavorful and addictive, I could eat it every day.


Thilani Wikramasigha
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This dressing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great make-ahead dish, so you can relax and enjoy your holiday meal.


Josh Young
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This dressing is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. I also like to add dried cranberries or chopped walnuts for extra flavor and texture.


Jeffrey Bird
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I made this dressing for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the combination of wild rice, apples, and chestnuts.


Shonda S.
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This dressing is the perfect side dish for a holiday meal, but it's also great for everyday meals. It's a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses.


Joe Lopez
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I love that this dressing is made with healthy ingredients like wild rice and apples. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


digital bari
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This dressing is a must-try for anyone who loves wild rice. It's packed with flavor and has a great texture.


Nathan crittenden
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I've never made wild rice dressing before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


chali alich
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This dressing is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


savya savya
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This dressing is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the addition of apples and chestnuts.


Fakhar Aslam
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but this dressing has changed my mind. It's so flavorful and addictive.


Jotta Fort
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This dressing looks absolutely delicious! I'm definitely going to make it for my next dinner party.


Jamiu Adedoyin
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I can't wait to try this dressing! It sounds like the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.


Mehar Rehman
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This dressing is a great way to add some fall flavor to your Thanksgiving table.


Steven Alicea
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I made this dressing for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Nazzie ug1
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This dressing is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Chris Sloan
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This dressing is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. I also like to add dried cranberries or chopped walnuts for extra flavor.


MD SHAMS
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I've made this dressing several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Martha Nsiimenta
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This wild rice dressing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was flavorful and festive, and everyone loved the combination of wild rice, apples, and chestnuts.