Turkey Stuffing Recipe
Diabetic | Heart Healthy
With Thanksgiving approaching, you might be interested in trying some new stuffing recipes. This low-calorie turkey stuffing is a quick and easy recipe for Thanksgiving or any time you want to dress up a poultry dish. The woodsy flavor of sage gives the stuffing a delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- 10 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 Tbsp dried sage
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey broth[xxx]
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.
Layer bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in oven about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat butter over moderate heat until melted. Add onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 1 minute. Mix in seasonings and garlic, and cook 3 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, toss toasted bread cubes (reserve 1/4 cup for topping later) with vegetable mixture.
Coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer stuffing mixture to casserole dish and top with reserved 1/4 cup bread cubes. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 3/4 cup
Per Serving:
- Calories: 143
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
- Sodium: 363mg
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
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