Fruit and Toasted Almond Stuffing Recipe

Name: Fruit and Toasted Almond Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups oatmeal bread or whole-wheat bread cubes; 3/4 cup almonds, coarsely chopped; 5 Tbs. olive oil; 1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced (2 cups); 2 celery stalks, sliced (1 cup); 2 large apples, peeled and diced (3 cups); 3 Tbs. fresh sage, cut into thin strips; 3 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp. Simply Organic Thyme Leaf; 1/2 tsp. Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground Simply Organic Black Peppercorns; 1/2 tsp. Simply Organic Ground Nutmeg; 2 Tbs. maple syrup; 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 3 cups no-salt vegetable broth

Servings: persons

½ cups oatmeal bread or whole-wheat bread cubes
3/4 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
5 Tbs. olive oil
1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced (2 cups)
2 celery stalks, sliced (1 cup)
2 large apples, peeled and diced (3 cups)
3 Tbs. fresh sage, cut into thin strips
3 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. Simply Organic Thyme Leaf
1/2 tsp. Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 tsp. freshly ground Simply Organic Black Peppercorns
1/2 tsp. Simply Organic Ground Nutmeg
2 Tbs. maple syrup
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dried cherries
3 cups no-salt vegetable broth

1
Preheat oven to 225F.
2
Spread bread cubes on baking sheet, and bake 30 to 45 minutes, or until dry and crisp.
3
Transfer to large bowl.
4
Increase oven to 350F.
5
Spread almonds on baking sheet, and toast 10 minutes, or until pale brown and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
6
Coat 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
7
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
8
Add onion, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until soft
9
and translucent.
10
Add celery, and saute 2 minutes more.
11
Stir in apples, sage, parsley, thyme, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and nutmeg; season
12
with salt, if desired.
13
Cook 5 minutes.
14
Add maple syrup and vinegar, and remove from heat.
15
Combine apple mixture, bread cubes, almonds, and dried cherries in large bowl.
16
Transfer to prepared baking dish, and pour broth over top.
17
Cover with foil, and bake 40 minutes, or until stuffing begins to brown on top.
18
If you prefer crisp stuffing, remove foil, and bake 10 minutes more.

1483

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups oatmeal bread or whole-wheat bread cubes, 3/4 cup almonds, coarsely chopped, 5 Tbs. olive oil, 1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced (2 cups), and more.

Yes, Fruit and Toasted Almond Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fruit and Toasted Almond Stuffing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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