Healthier Whole Wheat Stuffing Recipe
This whole wheat stuffing is full of veggies, moist and so flavorful. The whole wheat bread gives it a lovely depth of flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
- 4 cups (160 g) dried whole wheat bread cubes about ½ inch cubes (see notes)
- 1 cup (145 g) diced onion 1 small onion
- 1 cup (145 g) diced celery 4 stalks
- 1 (1) minced garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) sea salt
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) rubbed sage
- 1 cup (240 g) bone broth turkey or chicken is our favorite
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease an 8x8 inch or similar size baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and saute for about 5 minutes or until crisp tender. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, remove from the heat.
- Add the bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Add the veggies and sprinkle over the salt and herbs.
- Pour the broth over and toss with a spoon until everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and smooth the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and toasted. Serve warm.
Notes
To make dried bread cubes, take about 6 slices of whole wheat bread, cut them into cubes. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes, stirring once or twice, as needed. Bake until they are dried and toasty. If you want them less toasted, bake at a lower temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg