Sourdough-Cranberry Stuffing

Vegetarian
Health score
10%
Sourdough-Cranberry Stuffing
45 min.
8
297kcal

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Looking for a delightful side dish that adds a burst of flavor to your holiday spread? Our Sourdough-Cranberry Stuffing is a must-try! This vegetarian twist on the classic stuffing features the perfect pairing of tangy cranberries and robust herbs, ensuring every bite is packed with taste. With its golden-brown crust and moist, savory center, this dish is a celebration of textures and flavors.

What sets this stuffing apart is the use of day-old sourdough bread, which lends a rich, slightly tangy flavor and a hearty texture that's simply irresistible. Combined with fresh vegetables like carrot, celery, and onion sautéed in butter, it forms a delicious base that you won’t be able to resist. The addition of fresh herbs—sage, thyme, chives, and parsley—creates a fragrant aroma that wafts through your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around the table.

Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, taking just about 45 minutes from start to finish. Whether you’re serving it for Thanksgiving dinner or a cozy family gathering, this Sourdough-Cranberry Stuffing is sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for seconds. Experience the warmth and comfort this dish brings to your meal, and watch it become a cherished tradition in your cooking repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.8 cup carrots chopped
  • 0.8 cup celery chopped
  • cups chicken stock see 
  • 0.8 cup cranberries fresh
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon sage fresh chopped
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • 0.8 cup onion chopped
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • pound sourdough bread diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook the onion, celery, carrot, and butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
  2. Remove from the heat, add the chicken stock, sage, chives, thyme, and parsley, and stir well.
  3. Place the bread in a large bowl, pour the mixture from the saucepan over the bread, and toss until all the liquid is absorbed. Fold in the cranberries and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Adapted from Charlie Trotter Cooks at Home by Charlie Trotter. © 2000 Ten Speed Press

Nutrition Facts

Calories297kcal
Protein10.99%
Fat41.13%
Carbs47.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.42
Glycemic Load
23.84
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.781304272621%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.35mg
Delphinidin
0.72mg
Malvidin
0.04mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Peonidin
4.61mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.41mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Apigenin
1.37mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
0.78mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.71mg
Quercetin
4.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:296.62kcal
14.83%
Fat:13.73g
21.13%
Saturated Fat:7.83g
48.92%
Carbohydrates:35.96g
11.99%
Net Carbohydrates:33.41g
12.15%
Sugar:5.32g
5.91%
Cholesterol:32.3mg
10.77%
Sodium:535.42mg
23.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.26g
16.52%
Copper:2.42mg
120.97%
Vitamin A:2510.07IU
50.2%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
29.71%
Selenium:17.82µg
25.46%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.09%
Folate:83.36µg
20.84%
Vitamin B3:3.89mg
19.44%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.96%
Iron:2.74mg
15.21%
Vitamin K:15.56µg
14.82%
Fiber:2.55g
10.22%
Phosphorus:92.86mg
9.29%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.45%
Magnesium:28.63mg
7.16%
Vitamin C:5.83mg
7.06%
Potassium:238.9mg
6.83%
Calcium:56.57mg
5.66%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.33%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.69%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.15%
Source:Epicurious