Wild Rice Dressing with Roasted Chestnuts & Cranberries

By wardcarrie5

Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving side dish? Try this delicious Wild Rice Dressing with Roasted Chestnuts & Cranberries. Anyone fortunate enough to try it, will be very happy it's on your table! :)

3/4 cup serving, ww points: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked wild rice
• 2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 1/2 cups whole roasted bottled chestnuts
• 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups halved lengthwise and thinly sliced carrot
• 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Combine rice, broth, 2 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. (Do not drain.) Place rice in a large bowl; cover.

Arrange chestnuts on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Cool slightly; cut chestnuts into quarters.

Place cranberries in a small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand 20 minutes or until soft. Drain and add to rice.

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, onion, and celery; cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in herbs; remove from heat. Add to rice mixture. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, chestnuts, and pepper.

Spoon rice mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.