Skinny Stuffing

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Skinny Stuffing
100 min.
12
122kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and healthy side dish to impress your guests, look no further than this Skinny Stuffing recipe! This vegetarian and dairy-free dish is packed with flavor and nutrition, making it the perfect addition to any meal. With a prep time of 100 minutes and serving up to 12 people, it's a great option for large gatherings or meal prep. The calorie count is a reasonable 122 kcal per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The recipe features a unique blend of white whole-grain bread, olive oil, celery, onion, carrot, and a variety of herbs and spices. The cooking process begins with toasting the bread slices in the oven, giving them a delightful crunch. Then, a flavorful mixture of vegetables and broth is created, seasoned to perfection with sage, thyme, and pepper. The toasted bread cubes are then combined with this savory mixture, creating a mouthwatering stuffing. The final step involves baking the stuffing, resulting in a golden brown, aromatic dish that will fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma.

This Skinny Stuffing is a great way to add a healthy twist to your favorite comfort food. The use of whole-grain bread and a variety of vegetables provides a good source of fiber, while the olive oil adds a touch of healthy fats. The herbs and spices not only enhance the flavor but also offer various health benefits. Sage, for example, is known for its antioxidant properties, while thyme is a good source of vitamin C. This recipe is a great example of how healthy eating doesn't have to mean sacrificing taste. So, if you're looking for a delicious, nutritious, and satisfying side dish, give this Skinny Stuffing a try! It's sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.

Ingredients

  • 15 slices bread white
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup carrots chopped
  • cups chicken broth reduced-sodium (from 32-oz carton)
  • teaspoon sage dried fresh crushed finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. On large cookie sheet, place bread slices.
  3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning each slice once, until firm and very light golden brown.
  4. Remove bread slices from cookie sheet; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  5. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  6. Add celery, onion and carrot; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in broth, sage, salt, thyme and pepper; heat to boiling.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in bread cubes until well mixed. Spoon mixture into casserole.
  8. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until hot and top is light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories122kcal
Protein17.07%
Fat28.08%
Carbs54.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.04
Glycemic Load
9.39
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.6843476736027%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:121.86kcal
6.09%
Fat:3.85g
5.93%
Saturated Fat:0.66g
4.13%
Carbohydrates:16.93g
5.64%
Net Carbohydrates:14.44g
5.25%
Sugar:2.19g
2.43%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:273.59mg
11.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.27g
10.54%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.71%
Copper:0.61mg
30.64%
Vitamin A:923.17IU
18.46%
Selenium:9.09µg
12.98%
Vitamin B3:2.17mg
10.84%
Fiber:2.49g
9.95%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.67%
Phosphorus:91.2mg
9.12%
Magnesium:29.87mg
7.47%
Calcium:65.97mg
6.6%
Iron:1.1mg
6.1%
Vitamin K:6.17µg
5.87%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.95%
Folate:18.61µg
4.65%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.63%
Potassium:161.9mg
4.63%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.62%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.82%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.75%
Vitamin C:1.34mg
1.62%