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Recipe: Stuffing with cranberries

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  • Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving

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Dietitian's tip: Stuffing is usually baked within the food in which it's stuffed, such as a turkey or chicken. This version bakes the stuffing separately, saving calories and fat. If you prefer extra-moist stuffing, add more chicken broth or water.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 6

Ingredients

    1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    1 cup chopped celery
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    10 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted and cut into cubes
    1/4 cup chopped parsley
    1 teaspoon dried tarragon
    1/2 teaspoon paprika
    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1/2 cup chopped fresh cranberries
    1 cup whole water chestnuts
    1 cup chopped apple

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large skillet, heat the chicken broth over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, parsley, tarragon, paprika, nutmeg, cranberries, water chestnuts and chopped apples. Add the onion and celery mixture. Stir to mix evenly.

Spoon stuffing into the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories147 Cholesterol1 mg
Protein5 g Sodium263 mg
Carbohydrate29 g Fiber5 g
Total fat2 g Potassium256 mg
Saturated fat0.5 g Calcium51 mg
Monounsaturated fat1 g   
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Feb. 3, 2009

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