Leslies Broccoli, Wild Rice, and Mushroom Stuffing

This is the only stuffing I ever make and it gets RAVES! Not only is it beautiful, it has a wonderful meld of flavors and textures. Want something different than a sage dressing? Try mine!

Step: 1

Bring rice and 1 1/2 cups water to boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.

Step: 2

Place broccoli in a pot with enough water to cover, and boil 5 minutes, or until slightly tender. Remove from heat, and drain.

Step: 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step: 4

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the mushrooms and onion until tender. Mix in cooked rice, cooked broccoli, stuffing mix, broth, and almonds. Transfer to the prepared baking dish (or use to stuff turkey just before roasting).

Step: 5

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Per Serving: 271 calories; protein 7g; carbohydrates 35.9g; fat 11.2g; cholesterol 21.1mg; sodium 738.6mg.

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