Apple Chestnut Stuffing Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 large onions, finely sliced
3 tbsp butter (45 ml)
1/2 cup pitted quartered prune (125 ml)
1/4 lb chestnuts , roasted, peeled and chopped (112 g)
challah , broken into bite sized bits (1/2 small loaf, day old)
3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1/4 cup calvados (or brandy , 60 ml)
1 -1 1/2 cup chicken stock (250 to 375 ml)
3 spartan apples, cored, peel on, diced
1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme (15 ml)
1 tbsp freshly chopped sage (15 ml)
1 tsp freshly chopped rosemary (5 ml)
coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper , to taste
butter , for casserole dish

Directions:

In a large skillet over high heat, melt butter until just golden brown.
Add the onions and sauté on high, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and sauté for a further 5 minutes until onions are very soft then add the sliced garlic and sauté 2 more minutes.
Add Calvados and 1 cup chicken stock, cook covered, on medium heat, about 10 minutes.
Add the apples and herbs and cook for a further 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are tender.
Cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and butter a casserole dish.
Combine the bread, chestnuts, prunes and apple mixture in a large bowl. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper.
If mixture has absorbed all the liquid, add the remaining 1/2 cup of stock.
Transfer to a buttered casserole dish.
Bake covered, until lightly golden on top and hot throughout, 30 to 40 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	238.6 Kcal (999 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.62g	10%
Cholesterol	21.27mg	7%
Sodium	64.67mg	3%
Potassium	474.04mg	10%
Total Carbs	40.08g	13%
Sugars	16.82g	67%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	9%
Protein	6.25g	13%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	49.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.1 Kcal (716 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.75g	10%
Cholesterol	15.25mg	7%
Sodium	46.38mg	3%
Potassium	339.94mg	10%
Total Carbs	28.74g	13%
Sugars	12.06g	67%
Dietary Fiber	1.56g	9%
Protein	4.48g	13%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.2mg	10%
Calcium	35.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.9

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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