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Low Calorie Apple Stuffing

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Low Calorie Apple Stuffing

Kimberley K. Eggleston
The sweetness of the apples and the crunch of the walnuts makes this apple stuffing an exciting twist on a traditional recipe. This apple stuffing nicely compliments turkey as well as pork.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 2 Tbsp chopped thyme
  • 2 Tbsp chopped sage
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 cups toasted bread cubes
  • 1 cup peeled chopped granny smith apples
  • 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and add the thyme, sage, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, toss the vegetable mixture together with the breadcubes, apples, and walnuts. Add the vegetables broth, and stir until combined.

4. Pour the stuffing into a 9x13-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cover with foil, and bake 30 minutes.

Serves 8

Per Serving 175

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