Brown Rice Dressing

Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this hearty and nutritious Brown Rice Dressing, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold, festive flavors. This recipe swaps traditional stuffing for fluffy, nutty brown rice simmered in rich chicken or vegetable broth, creating a lighter, gluten-free alternative. Sautéed onions, celery, and carrots combine with fragrant dried thyme and sage, while toasted pecans and sweet-tart dried cranberries add irresistible texture and flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this versatile dish can be served warm as a side or used as a flavorful stuffing for poultry. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, it’s an elegant, healthy addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups brown rice
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice under cold water and drain well.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the brown rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Step 3

While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Stir in the garlic, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the parsley, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or use it as a stuffing for poultry. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1430.6 grams (1430.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1349

Total Fat 72.80g	93%
Saturated Fat 9.00g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3910mg	170%
Total Carbohydrate 156.40g	57%
Dietary Fiber 22.20g	79%
Total Sugars 60.40g
Protein 21.60g	43%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 227mg	17%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1173mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.9%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 45.8%