Whole Grain Apple and Herb Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Lighten up your stuffing recipe by using whole grain bread, olive oil, dried fruit and apples. Ingredients:
16 slices roman meal bread, toasted or grilled |
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth |
1 cup dried cherries or cranberries |
1/3 cup olive oil |
3 large onions, diced |
2 granny smith apples, cored and diced |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage |
1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted (optional) |
salt and black pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place bread cubes on two baking sheets in single layer. Bake 15 minutes, stirring several times, until golden brown; remove from oven.
3. Meanwhile, heat broth in small saucepan over high heat. Add cherries; remove from heat. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and apples; cover. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
4. Place broth with cherries and onion-apple mixture in large bowl. Stir in bread cubes and herbs; season with salt and pepper. Add pecans if desired. Transfer into 3-quart casserole or 9x13-inch baking dish; cover with foil.
5. Bake 30 minutes; remove foil. Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until top is slightly browned.
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