Diabetic & Heart Healthy
Prepare this easy stuffing in a baking dish, or use it to stuff the turkey. This healthy stuffing gets its sweetness from the apples and a unique flavor from the onion and walnut combination.
Ingredients
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30 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 celery stalks, finely chopped
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1 egg plus 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
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2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
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2 tsp sage
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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2 Granny Smith apples, cubed
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Black pepper to taste
Preparation
- On a large baking sheet, toast bread cubes in oven. Allow the toasted bread to sit approximately 24 hours, until hard.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat a large ovenproof baking dish (9 x 13 inch) with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery and slowly cook until soft. Remove from heat.
- Add the eggs, chicken broth and breadcrumbs to onion mixture. Mix together thoroughly. Mix in the rubbed sage, garlic powder, walnuts, apples and pepper.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is browned and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
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Date Last Reviewed: February 6, 2017
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