Wild Rice and Dried Cherry Dressing
Red cherries and green parsley add holiday colors to this whole grain stuffing side dish.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
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3 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice
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1/2 fennel bulb, finely diced
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2/3 cup chopped dried tart cherries
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 tsp mustard powder
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1/4 tsp celery seeds
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1/8 tsp ground pepper
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5 cups cooked wild and brown rice mix (such as Lundberg Wild Blend)
Directions
1.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and fennel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just golden, 8 to 10 min; remove from heat. Stir in cherries, parsley, thyme, salt, mustard powder, celery seeds and pepper. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in cooked rice and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 265, Total Fat 12.5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 658 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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