Crock Pot Stuffing with Wild Rice, Cranberries and Almonds

extra virgin olive oil

small yellow onion, diced

ribs celery, finely sliced

cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced

kosher salt

black pepper

uncooked brown and wild rice blend, rinsed and drained

low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

reduced sugar dried cranberries

chopped fresh sage

chopped fresh thyme

slivered almonds, toasted