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Dairy Free Apple Walnut Stuffing

Upgrade your holiday dinner with this incredible dairy free apple walnut stuffing! Crisp on top and perfectly soft underneath, this dreamy side dish is loaded with flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 4
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion (about 1 small onion)
  • 1 cup diced celery (about 4 to 5 medium ribs)
  • 3 cups chopped apple (about 3 medium apples)
  • 1 cup raw walnuts, chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 12 ounces stale crusty bread, cut into ½ to ¾ inch cubes*
  • 1 ¼ cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, plus extra if needed
  • 2 large eggs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick or olive oil spray. Set aside.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When hot, add in the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add in the celery and apple and continue to cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until everything is tender.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the walnuts, cranberries, orange zest, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Carefully transfer the mixture to a large bowl along with the bread cubes, then toss gently to combine.
  4. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the broth and eggs. Pour into the bowl with the bread and toss until everything is evenly coated. If all the bread cubes are not moist, pour in a little bit of extra broth, about a tablespoon or so at a time.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for about 25 to 30 additional minutes, until the top layer is golden and crisp.
  7. Let sit for about 10 minutes then serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 522mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15g

Notes

The key to achieving a perfectly textured stuffing lies in using stale crusty bread. This type of bread absorbs the moisture from the broth without turning mushy, allowing it to maintain a delightful bite while soaking up all the rich flavors from the sautéed vegetables and herbs.

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