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Heart Healthy Turkey Stuffing Recipe

                   
Turkey Stuffing
Heart-healthy turkey stuffing is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. Fresh sage and chopped celery add a deeply savory flavor to this bold, holiday-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 10 servings
10 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 Tbsp dried sage
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey broth
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Layer bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in oven about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, heat butter over moderate heat until melted. Add onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 1 minute. Mix in seasonings and garlic, and cook 3 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large bowl, toss toasted bread cubes (reserve 1/4 cup for topping later) with vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer stuffing mixture to casserole dish and top with reserved 1/4 cup bread cubes. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until golden.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 143
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Per serving:
calories:143
total fat:5g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:13mg
sodium:363mg
total carb:22g
fibers:4g
proteins:5g

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Heart Healthy Turkey Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 10 servings
10 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 Tbsp dried sage
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey broth
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Layer bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in oven about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, heat butter over moderate heat until melted. Add onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 1 minute. Mix in seasonings and garlic, and cook 3 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large bowl, toss toasted bread cubes (reserve 1/4 cup for topping later) with vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer stuffing mixture to casserole dish and top with reserved 1/4 cup bread cubes. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until golden.

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