Savory Baked Apples

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Savory Baked Apples
78 min.
4
474kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and savory with our Savory Baked Apples, a unique twist on a classic dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This gluten-free recipe promises not only a burst of flavor but also a fulfilling, hearty meal that will leave your taste buds dancing. Imagine the aroma of tender apples slowly roasting in the oven, infused with the rich essence of apple cider and complemented by the savory notes of sweet Italian sausage and aromatic herbs.

Each bite is a delightful surprise, featuring wholesome ingredients like brown rice, chopped carrots, and toasted walnuts packed into a luscious apple shell. The addition of garlic, sage, and ground cinnamon rounds out the dish with delightful warmth and depth. Topped with shredded Swiss cheese that melts to perfection under the broiler, these apples transform into a beautifully presented dish that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Whether you’re looking for a comforting family dinner or an impressive dish to serve at your next gathering, Savory Baked Apples checks all the boxes. With a cooking time of just over an hour, you’ll have a comforting meal ready to enjoy in no time. Impress your friends and family with this innovative dish that bridges the gap between savory and sweet—your kitchen will never smell better!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple cider 
  • large rome apples cored
  • 0.3 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter divided melted
  • 0.3 cup carrots finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon rubbed sage dried
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • tablespoons green onions minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • ounce sausage sweet italian
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.7 cup lower-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • 0.5 cup swiss cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup walnuts toasted chopped
  • 0.8 cup onion yellow finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • broiler
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Bring broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Let stand 10 minutes.
  5. Combine cranberries and cider in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute.
  6. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  7. Add mixture to rice.
  8. Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out centers of apples, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell, and chop apple flesh.
  9. Brush the inside of apples with 1 tablespoon butter.
  10. Place apples on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until just tender.
  11. Preheat broiler to high.
  12. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  13. Add sausage, and saut 5 minutes, stirring to crumble.
  14. Remove from pan; drain. Wipe skillet, and melt remaining butter in pan.
  15. Add chopped apple, yellow onion, and next 3 ingredients (through pepper); saut 4 minutes.
  16. Add garlic; saut for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  17. Add sausage, onion mixture, walnuts, and next 3 ingredients (through sage) to rice; toss. Divide rice mixture evenly among apples; top with cheese. Broil for 5 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories474kcal
Protein9.67%
Fat42%
Carbs48.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
107.33
Glycemic Load
17.24
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.906956734865%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.76mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
3.14mg
Epigallocatechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
17.72mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.42mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.6mg
Myricetin
0.29mg
Quercetin
16.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:474.26kcal
23.71%
Fat:23.12g
35.57%
Saturated Fat:8.98g
56.14%
Carbohydrates:59.85g
19.95%
Net Carbohydrates:51.83g
18.85%
Sugar:34.53g
38.36%
Cholesterol:45.39mg
15.13%
Sodium:789.32mg
34.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.98g
23.96%
Manganese:1.1mg
55.11%
Vitamin A:2220.08IU
44.4%
Fiber:8.02g
32.07%
Phosphorus:230.64mg
23.06%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.64%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.84%
Vitamin C:15.57mg
18.87%
Calcium:174.32mg
17.43%
Selenium:12.1µg
17.29%
Potassium:602.07mg
17.2%
Vitamin K:17.61µg
16.77%
Magnesium:61.24mg
15.31%
Copper:0.29mg
14.31%
Zinc:1.88mg
12.51%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.37%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.24%
Vitamin B3:2.16mg
10.78%
Folate:31.45µg
7.86%
Iron:1.4mg
7.8%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.37%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.63%
Source:My Recipes