Thanksgiving Brown Rice Dressing

An aromatic heirloom – a Lowcountry favorite. Made with Charleston Gold Brown Rice

Time

45 minutes

Servings/Yield

6

Thanksgiving Brown Rice Dressing

 

Servings

6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed 
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 8 ounces cremini or mixed mushrooms, stems trimmed, diced 
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 cups cooked Charleston Gold Brown rice, from about 1 1/2 cups raw, see recipe
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Celery leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. 

  2. In a small pot (or microwaveable bowl), warm together stock and 1 tablespoon of the butter.

  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add chicken livers and sear on all sides until cooked through and just pink in the center, about 3-5 minutes. Remove livers and let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces. 

  4. Add onion, celery, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Fold in cooked rice, chopped liver, and warm broth. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Transfer rice mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Bake until rice has absorbed the broth and is hot throughout, about 25-30 minutes. Garnish with parsley and celery leaves and serve. 

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