Name: Wild Rice Stuffing with Pine Nuts
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups); 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried mint; 1 cup wild rice; 2 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

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Wild Rice Stuffing with Pine NutsHans Gissenger

The technique: Who says stuffing has to be made with bread? Rice-based dressings are a good way to mix up the Thanksgiving lineup. Keep in mind that wild rice from different sources cooks at different rates. Check the package to get an idea of how long the wild rice should cook. The goal is tender rice that still retains its structure.
The payoff: The nutty, hearty texture of wild rice is fantastic with the turkey and all the trimmings. Plus, it's an indigenous American ingredient.

A mix of wild rice and white rice is amped up with Middle Eastern flavors in this satisfying stuffing.

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