Rice Stuffing for Turkey

Elevate your holiday feast with this savory and aromatic Rice Stuffing for Turkey, a delightful twist on traditional bread-based stuffing. This hearty recipe combines the warm, earthy flavors of sautéed vegetables, fragrant garlic, and a medley of dried herbs like thyme, sage, and parsley with nutty long-grain rice. Simmered to perfection in flavorful chicken or vegetable broth, it's finished with optional touches of chopped nuts and dried fruit for added texture and sweetness. Whether you’re stuffing your turkey or serving it as a standalone side dish, this stuffing is a versatile, gluten-free option that’s sure to impress your guests. Ready in just over an hour and garnished with fresh parsley for a colorful finish, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, being careful not to let the garlic burn.

Step 4

Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to coat the grains with the oil and vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the skillet. Stir in the dried thyme, sage, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the liquid.

Step 7

If using, stir in the chopped nuts and dried cranberries or raisins. Mix well to combine.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the rice stuffing cool slightly before using it to stuff the turkey.

Step 9

If serving as a side dish, transfer the rice stuffing to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1485.3 grams (1485.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2460

Total Fat 110.10g	141%
Saturated Fat 24.80g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 5059mg	220%
Total Carbohydrate 340.00g	124%
Dietary Fiber 19.80g	71%
Total Sugars 70.30g
Protein 35.50g	71%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 289mg	22%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1357mg	29%

*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: 39.7%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 54.6%