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Fruit & Toasted Almond Vegetarian Stuffing for Thanksgiving

This stuffing for Thanksgiving is very aromatic and flavorful with the use of dry cherries, fresh apples and herbs. Toasted almonds add crunch.
Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Oatmeal Bread or Multigrain Bread - cubed (I used homemade Honey Oat bread)
  • 1 Small Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Medium Apple, chopped
  • ½ cup Almonds
  • 1 Celery Stalk, sliced
  • cup Dried Cherries
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Sage, cut into strips
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
  • cups No-Salt or Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • To taste Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 225°F. Spread the bread cubes on baking sheet, and bake for 30~45 minutes or until dry and crisp. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Increase oven temperature to 350°F. Toast the almonds until pale brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Coat a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat 3tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook or 5~7 minutes on medium until soft and translucent.
  • Add celery (if using) and saute for 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in apples, sage, pepper, thyme, crushed red pepper, parsley and nutmeg. Season with salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Next add maple syrup and vinegar and turn off the heat.
  • Combine the apple mixture, bread cubes, almonds and dried cherries in the large bowl.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish and pour broth over top. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes or until stuffing begins to brown on top,
  • If you prefer crisp stuffing, then remove foil and bake 10 minutes more. Serve and Enjoy!!

Notes

  • Use any hearty bread you have on hand. I used my homemade Honey Oat bread
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