Crockpot Wild Rice Stuffing with Cranberries
Savory Wild Rice Stuffing with Cranberries and Mushrooms. A gluten free and vegan stuffing, made easy in the slow cooker!
Foto: Well PlatedIngredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 ribs celery (finely sliced)
- 16 ounces cremini baby bella mushrooms, (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked brown and wild rice blend (rinsed and drained)
- 5 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth ( or vegetable broth)
- 2/3 cup reduced sugar dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
Steps
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onions and celery and let cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly brown, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, then add the mushrooms. Let cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 6 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a 3- or 4-quart slow cooker, stir together the wild rice blend and sautéed vegetables. Carefully pour in the chicken broth (if using a 3-quart slow cooker, it will be full nearly to the top). Gently stir, then cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours, until the rice is tender. Turn off the slow cooker, then stir in the cranberries, sage, and thyme.
Taste and add additional salt and/or pepper as desired. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top. Serve warm.
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