Basic Stuffin’ Recipe
Basic Stuffin’ Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) melted ghee or extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cups (750 mL) chopped yellow onions
- 4 celery stalks, including leaves, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
- 1 lb (450 g) loaf whole wheat sourdough or gluten-free bread, cubed and toasted
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) low-sodium chicken stock
- Chopped nuts, grated apple, and cranberries (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories170
- protein5g
- fat5g
- saturated fat1g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates26g
- sugars3g
- fibre2g
- sodium359mg
Directions
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In large skillet over medium heat, warm half the ghee or olive oil. Add onion, celery, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir together and cook, covered, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and toss into large bowl. Add bread cubes. Warm remaining ghee or oil and chicken stock and drizzle overtop. Gently toss together to mix evenly. Add chopped nuts, apple, or cranberries if you wish.
Irene McGuinness is a writer, recipe developer, food stylist for numerous magazines and corporations, and alumna of the Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University
