Wild Rice Fennel Stuffing
This savory herb Wild Rice Fennel Stuffing recipe is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! It's gluten free, vegetarian, and super comforting.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: wild rice stuffing, fennel stuffing, vegetarian stuffing, gluten free stuffing
Servings: 8
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Christine Rooney
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut a loaf of gluten free white bread (or any white bread if not gluten free) into cubes. Place the bread on a baking sheet and toast for 12 minutes in the oven. Remove and set aside. Boil 3 cups of water in a small sauce pan. Add 1 cup wild rice, cover, and reduce to a low boil/simmer. Cook for 30-35 minutes or until wild rice is softened and kernels open. Drain and set aside.Alternately, the wild rice may be prepared in the Instant Pot. Mince 6 cloves of garlic and 1 small onion. Chop 1 bulb of fennel into small pieces.
Heat 1 Tbsp. of butter in pan. Add garlic, onions, and fennel to the butter. Saute for 10-12 minutes or until fennel softens. Stir to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and set aside. Allow to cool.
Add 5 eggs to a mixing bowl and whisk together. Add 2 ½ cups of vegetable broth, the cooled fennel mixture, and ½ tsp. of salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan with butter. Add the bread cubes to the pan and spread evenly. Add 3 cups of cooked wild rice on top of the bread cubes. Pour the egg and fennel mixture evenly over the bread cubes. The bread should soak up the egg mixture. Cut 3 Tbsp. of butter into small cubes and dot the top of the stuffing with it.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the stuffing has set.
Garnish the stuffing with minced fennel fronds and serve.
Shallots may be used in place of onions.
This recipe is gluten free and uses a gluten free brand of white bread. Canyon Bakehouse, Schar, and Udi's are all great choices when making stuffing.
You can make gluten free sandwich bread from scratch if you prefer.
Feel free to use regular white bread if gluten is not an issue for you.
Calories: 391kcal