Whether preparing a holiday meal or not, this stuffing recipe makes a great side dish to any protein. Add a large side of veggies and you have a meal to help you lose or maintain weight, stabilize blood sugar levels and be healthy. On our healthy weight loss plan this recipe equals 1 Starch, ½ Fruit. Serves 4. Preheat oven to: 350F
INGREDIENTS FOR STUFFING
- 6 ribs of celery, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 apple, diced into small pieces (with the peel)
- ¼ cup white wine
- ½ cup cranberries, unsweetened
- 4 slices Ezekiel bread, toasted and cut into bite size pieces
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp sage or poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup onions
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING STUFFING
- Saute onion and celery in 2tsp. coconut oil until tender. Add mushroom and cook another 3 minutes
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, including the cooked onion mixture. May need to use hands to bind together
- Place stuffing mixture into a 9×13 greased pan (Earth Balance coated or Pam type spray)
- Bake for 35 minutes
- If stuffing this into a turkey instead of making it in a dish–please make sure the stuffing reaches 170 F to prevent food born illness
