Monday, December 20, 2010

Holiday Recipe Week: Stuffing

We are starting this lovely holiday recipe week off with a staple at any table.....stuffing. No matter what holiday you are celebrating this time of year, this healthy recipe will fit in with any meal! Enjoy!


Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 h 25 mins
Total Time: 1 h 45 mins

Ingredients:
3 teaspoon oil, olive, extra virgin
4 ounce(s) prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into ribbons
2 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
2 cup(s) fennel bulb(s), diced
1/4 cup(s) shallot(s), minced
2 teaspoon sage, fresh, minced
2 teaspoon thyme, fresh, minced
1 teaspoon rosemary, fresh, minced
8 cup(s) baguette, stale, preferably multi-grain (not sourdough), cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 medium pear, bosc, ripe but firm, chopped
1/3 cup(s) parsley, flat-leaf, chopped
1/3 cup(s) nuts, hazelnuts, toasted, chopped
14 ounce(s) broth, reduced-sodium chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper, black ground, to taste

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; cook, stirring, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
3. Wipe out the pan and heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, fennel and shallot and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Add sage, thyme and rosemary and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Transfer everything to a large bowl and gently stir in bread, pears, parsley, hazelnuts and the prosciutto. Add broth; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the stuffing into the prepared baking dish; cover with foil.
5. Bake for 40 minutes; remove the foil and bake until the top is beginning to crisp, 25 to 30 minutes more.

Makes 12 servings...
Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 176, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 489mg, Dietary Fiber: 6g, Total Fat: 5g, Carbs: 29g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Protein: 9g

Source: http://www.everydayhealth.com/

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