Chestnut Stuffing Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Chestnuts | 1 pound | |
| Onion | 1 | |
| Celery - 2 stalks, sliced | ||
| Mushrooms | 4 Ounce, sliced | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Chicken stock | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Parsley | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), minced | |
| Soy sauce preferably low-sodium - 1 tablespoon | ||
| Sage | 1/2 Teaspoon, dried | |
| Black pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Celery seed | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Whole wheat bread cubes - 3 cups | ||
| Egg substitute | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. With a sharp knife, carve an "X" on the flat side of each chestnut.
MAKING
3. Place in a saucepan with just enough water to cover the chestnut.
4. Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender.
5. Drain and set aside until just cool enough to handle.
6. Peel while still warm.
7. Quarter and set aside.
8. In a large frying pan, sauté the onions, celery, and mushrooms in the oil until almost soft, about 7 minutes.
9. Add the stock, parsley, soy sauce, sage, pepper, celery seed and simmer for 3 minutes.
10. Add the bread, chestnuts, egg substitute and mix well.
11. Coat a 1 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick spray.
12. Add the stuffing and cover.
13. Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes.
14. Remove the cover and bake for another 15 minutes to brown the top.
SERVING
15. Serve warm and crispy an as excellent dessert.
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. With a sharp knife, carve an "X" on the flat side of each chestnut.
MAKING
3. Place in a saucepan with just enough water to cover the chestnut.
4. Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender.
5. Drain and set aside until just cool enough to handle.
6. Peel while still warm.
7. Quarter and set aside.
8. In a large frying pan, sauté the onions, celery, and mushrooms in the oil until almost soft, about 7 minutes.
9. Add the stock, parsley, soy sauce, sage, pepper, celery seed and simmer for 3 minutes.
10. Add the bread, chestnuts, egg substitute and mix well.
11. Coat a 1 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick spray.
12. Add the stuffing and cover.
13. Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes.
14. Remove the cover and bake for another 15 minutes to brown the top.
SERVING
15. Serve warm and crispy an as excellent dessert.
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