November
Meal of the Month ~ November
Healthy Whole Wheat Stuffing
What you will need:
* 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
* 2 tablespoons canola oil
* 6 stalks celery, chopped
* 2 onions, chopped
* 30 slices day-old light whole-wheat bread, lightly toasted
* ½ cup egg substitute, lightly beaten
* 2 teaspoons ground sage
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1 cup fat-free chicken broth, low sodium
Directions:
1. Cook turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until evenly
browned.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. In a separate saucepan, add oil and cook celery and onions over medium
heat until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine turkey, celery and onion mixture, bread, egg
substitute, sage, salt and pepper.
5. Slowly add just enough broth to make the stuffing moist but not mushy.
6. Press the mixture into a baking dish.
7. Bake 1 hour or until top is brown and crisp.
How this recipe stacks up:
Traditional Stuffing: (per 1.5-cup serving): 394 calories
Healthier Makeover: (per 1.5-cup serving): 219 calories, 7 grams fat, 28
grams carbohydrate, 17 grams protein
Saving: 175 calories
Serves: 10
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!