Name: Wild Rice Dressing with Roasted Grapes and Walnuts
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter; 1 cup chopped shallots (about 4 large); 1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks); 2 cups wild rice (about 12 ounces); 4 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1 cup long-grain brown rice; 1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes (about 8 ounces); 1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes (about 8 ounces); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel

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Roasted red and green grapes add juicy flavor and refreshing tanginess to this satisfying pilaf-style dressing.

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Yield
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter

1 cup chopped shallots (about 4 large)

1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks)

2 cups wild rice (about 12 ounces)

4 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1 cup long-grain brown rice

1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes (about 8 ounces)

1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes (about 8 ounces)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, chopped

1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel

Preparation

Step 1
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and celery. Cook until soft, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Add wild rice, 4 1/2 cups broth, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; bring to simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes. Add brown rice, cover, and simmer until rice is tender but firm, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 40 minutes longer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill. Rewarm over medium-low heat before using, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Place grapes on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; toss. Roast grapes until beginning to wrinkle, about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl; toss with vinegar. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Step 3
Add grapes and any juices, walnuts, and orange peel to hot rice; toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

TagsShallot Vegetable Celery Wild Rice Rice Rice & Grains Brown Rice Grape Fruit Walnut Nut Side Dinner Gluten Free Make Ahead Bon Appétit

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