Wild Rice and Fig Stuffing
Course
Sides
Sensitivity
Dairy Free
Special Diet
Vegan
,
Vegetarian
Servings
Prep Time
6
cups
15
minutes
Cook Time
50
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
6
cups
15
minutes
Cook Time
50
minutes
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
mixed wild and brown rice
3
cups
water
3
tablespoons
olive oil
2
shallots, sliced
4
cloves
garlic, crushed and chopped
2
ribs
celery, diced
1
cup
dried figs, chopped
1
cup
bread crumbs (gluten free or regular)
1/4
cup
almond meal
1/2
cup
vegetable stock
Handful
fresh parsley, chopped
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the rice in 3 cups of water to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 35-40 minutes, until all water is absorbed.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook until golden brown. Add celery, stirring for a minute to soften slightly.
Scoop the cooked rice into the skillet and add the figs, bread crumbs, almond meal and stock. Stir to combine and heat through, 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat, add in parsley and season with salt and pepper.
Serve warm and enjoy!