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Whole Wheat Stuffing Recipe with Dried Cherries & Pecans

You won't miss the extra fat in this delicious lightened-up whole wheat bread stuffing recipe, complete with dried cherries and chopped pecans.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • ½ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 11 cups cubed crusts removed whole wheat bread
  • 1 ½ cups 99% fat-free chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian/vegan
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ cup dried Montmorency tart cherries
  • ½ cup chopped raw pecans

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 7- by 11-inch baking dish (see Note) with cooking spray.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, parsley, sage, thyme and nutmeg. Cook, stirring frequently, until the celery is soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl and stir in the onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and toss to combine.
  4. Stir in the dried cherries and pecans.
  5. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Bake until the stuffing is heated through and a light crust forms on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 286mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.