Apple and Chestnut Stuffing

Prep time15 mins

Cook time 45 mins

Serves: 6 servings, about 1½ cups each

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 6 cups whole-grain bread cubes

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 medium celery stalks, chopped

• 3 cups coarsely chopped apples (about 3 medium apples…Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples are great for baking)

• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh sage (or thyme)

• ½ tsp. sea salt

• ½ tsp. ground black pepper

• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

• ¾ cup chopped Italian chestnuts, preshelled and roasted (approx. 4 oz.)

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 3-quart baking dish with spray.

• Spread bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, rotating halfway through. Set aside.

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and celery for 5–6 minutes until onion is translucent.

• Add apples and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.

• Mix onion mixture, bread, sage, salt, pepper, broth, and chestnuts in a large bowl.

• Transfer stuffing to the baking dish. Bake for 30–35 minutes until cooked through.