Apple Fennel Stuffing

Health score
2%
Apple Fennel Stuffing
45 min.
6
216kcal

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Looking to elevate your holiday meal or family gathering with a delightful side dish? Look no further than this Apple Fennel Stuffing! This unique twist on traditional stuffing combines the sweet, crisp flavor of apples with the aromatic, slightly anise-like taste of fennel, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also serves six people, making it perfect for sharing. With a calorie count of 216 kcal per serving, it’s a guilt-free addition to your table. The rich buttery base, enhanced by fresh Italian parsley and savory poultry seasoning, brings warmth and comfort to any meal.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the apples and fennel sauté in butter, creating a mouthwatering medley that will have everyone eagerly anticipating dinner. Baked to golden perfection, this stuffing is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, complementing your main dishes beautifully.

Whether you’re serving it alongside a succulent roast turkey or a hearty vegetarian main, this Apple Fennel Stuffing is a must-try. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to impress your guests with a side dish that’s as delicious as it is memorable!

Ingredients

  • cup apples chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • cup fennel bulb chopped
  • tablespoon parsley fresh italian chopped (flat-leaf)
  • teaspoons poultry seasoning 
  • oz bread stuffing mix flavored
  • 1.5 cups turkey stock 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In small skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook apple and fennel in butter, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  3. In large bowl, toss apple mixture, stuffing mix, water and poultry seasoning until combined. Spoon into baking dish.
  4. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly heated.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories216kcal
Protein9.2%
Fat39.14%
Carbs51.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.5
Glycemic Load
1.04
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.9130435041759%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
1.57mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.15kcal
10.81%
Fat:9.46g
14.56%
Saturated Fat:5.33g
33.33%
Carbohydrates:28.11g
9.37%
Net Carbohydrates:26.15g
9.51%
Sugar:6.05g
6.72%
Cholesterol:22.39mg
7.46%
Sodium:552.01mg
24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.01g
10.01%
Vitamin K:26.96µg
25.68%
Selenium:15.15µg
21.65%
Folate:57.34µg
14.34%
Vitamin B3:2.71mg
13.57%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.16%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.51%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.59%
Iron:1.61mg
8.97%
Fiber:1.95g
7.82%
Phosphorus:69.28mg
6.93%
Vitamin A:343.09IU
6.86%
Potassium:224.69mg
6.42%
Copper:0.12mg
6.06%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.21%
Magnesium:19.23mg
4.81%
Calcium:47.46mg
4.75%
Vitamin C:3.78mg
4.59%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.2%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.8%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.72%