Chilean Grape and Wild Rice Dressing

1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups wild rice
2 cups long grain rice
3 cups fresh Chilean red and green grapes, cut in half
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, roughly chopped

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Sauté onions and garlic. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in wild rice. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 30 minutes. Stir in long grain rice; cover and simmer another 20 to 30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat, stir in grapes, parsley, pecans, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve stuffing warm as a side dish or stuff in a turkey.

Makes 12 servings

Nutrient analysis per serving: Calories 285, Fat 15 gms, Calories from fat 135, Saturated fat 3 gms, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 451 mg, Dietary fiber 3 gms, Protein 9 gms

Recipe and image courtesy the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, www.chileanfreshfruit.com

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