Sage Stuffing

Here’s a stuffing recipe that’s on the healthier side but will still thrill your guests. Our Sage Stuffing uses whole grain bread, omega-3 rich walnuts and cranberries to give it a holiday twist.
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Cook time
- 1 hr
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- Servings
- 12 Servings
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- Serving size
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1/2 cup
Ingredients
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day-old whole-grain bread (crusts removed, cut into small cubes)
- 1 loaf (about 2 lbs)
- 1 loaf (about 2 lbs)
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olive oil
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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large onion (chopped)
- 1
- 1
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large celery stalks (chopped)
- 3
- 3
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walnuts (coarsely chopped)
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
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fresh sage (stems removed, coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 bunch
- 1/2 bunch
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low sodium chicken broth (hot)
- 3 cup
- 3 cup
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egg (lightly beaten)
- 1
- 1
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dried cranberries or cherries (coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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salt and pepper to taste
- 1
- 1
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paprika
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375° F. Add the bread to a large bowl.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and celery, and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the walnuts and sauté for 2 minutes. Add in the sage and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the onion-sage mixture to the bread. Pour the hot chicken broth and egg over the onion-sage, and mix well (until moist). Add in the cranberries or cherries. Season well with salt and pepper. Add the mixture to a large casserole dish, and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the top is browned and crusty.