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Turkey Stuffing

This low-calorie turkey stuffing is a quick and easy recipe for Thanksgiving or any time you want to dress up a poultry dish. The woodsy flavor of sage gives the stuffing a delicious flavor.

Suggested Serving Size

3/4 cup

Ingredients

  • 10 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 Tbsp dried sage
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey broth

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Layer bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in oven about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, heat butter over moderate heat until melted. Add onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 1 minute. Mix in seasonings and garlic, and cook 3 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, toss toasted bread cubes (reserve 1/4 cup for topping later) with vegetable mixture.
  5. Coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer stuffing mixture to casserole dish and top with reserved 1/4 cup bread cubes. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition
Calories 143
Total Fat 5
Sat Fat 1
Cholesterol 13
Sodium 363
Total Carb 22
Fibers 4
Sugars 0
Proteins 5

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